Job Description

🎯 Why This Role Matters

The Director of Operations is responsible for owning, executing, and interpreting policies to ensure the successful operation of the business. This role leads the business group, sets the tone for core values and best practices, and drives business unit success toward goals and objectives. It is a strategic leadership role that ensures alignment with company goals and standardizes practices across the department and company.

🧠 How You'll Contribute

• Lead, train, and mentor team members and support their professional development
• Facilitate monthly 1:1 meetings with direct reports
• Oversee business operations, including project coordination and resource scheduling
• Ensure projects meet quality, compliance, and delivery standards
• Review deliverables for consistency, content, and compliance
• Provide technical input on proposals and staffing availability
• Generate revenue projections and manage backlog and utilization targets
• Provide regular operational and financial reporting
• Review invoices and assist with accounts receivable as needed
• Foster and maintain relationships with clients
• Anticipate market, client, and industry changes and develop mitigation or optimization plans

🧬 What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Architecture-related discipline
• 8 years of experience in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Project Management (design, construction, or forensics)
• 2 years of business unit leadership and management experience, including staff management, revenue responsibility, growth strategy, hiring/firing, and business development
• PE or AIA license desired
• Understanding of the design and construction process from start to finish
• Ability to coach, develop, and mentor team members
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• High level of financial acumen
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

🎉 Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation ($140,000–$165,000 salary range)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (100% employee-owned company)
• Generous PTO
• Incentive compensation bonus (15% candidate bonus potential)
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
• FSA and HSA
• Charitable paid time off
• Birthday bonus
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Learning and development programs and internal career development support

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