Director of Operations

Experience level: Director

Experience required: 15 Years

Education level: Bachelor s degree

Job function: Management

Industry: Civil Engineering

Relocation assistance: Limited assistance

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

Expectations:

• Clientfocused: Collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.
  
• PerformanceDriven: Problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.
  
• CommunityMinded: Stewards of public funds used to improve the communities served.
  
• Socially Responsible: Support various charitable organizations and causes.
  
• Growthoriented: Invest in programs to attract retain and develop employees.
  

Responsibilities:
This person is responsible for building and leading the team ensuring that communication and guidelines are aligned with broader objectives and incorporating corporate policies into the office operations and culture. They will also work in tandem with higher management to implement enterprise or regionwide changes locally including strategies programs and other initiatives.
Responsible for business development and pursuing new opportunities within an ambitious growth plan the role involves positioning and differentiating the team in the region to win more projects and increase market share. This includes working with city state and regional transportation clients and acting as a project manager in the delivery and oversight of these projects.

Marketing and Business Development:
Business Strategy and Implementation:

• Support the development of officelevel action plans to support the regional business plan.
  
• Ensure compliance with company expectations for staff utilization and resolve highlevel operational concerns.
  

Finance and Operations:

• Ensure the profitability of the regional office and its projects.
  
• Measure and monitor budget and operational performance.
  

Administrative Responsibility:

• Maintain client communication oversee succession plans and support development of defined successor(s) across the team.
  
• Ensure the office complies with applicable laws regulations and corporate policies/procedures.
  

Desired Outcomes:

• Drive the growth of the business regionally to support nationwide growth strategies and plans.
  
• Contribute to longterm growth in the region by building the technical and commercial capabilities required to secure current business and penetrate new markets.
  
• Stabilize the business and reinvigorate the culture.
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of diversified experience in civil engineering specifically in transportation infrastructure.
  
• Bachelor s degree required with technical education in civil engineering or planning preferred but not required.
  
• Demonstrated leadership in delivering significant projects of scale.
  
• Experienced in relevant facets of planning design and construction services for roads highways and bridges.
  
• Proven track record of positioning and scaling a business and team for growth.
  
• Ability to develop effective and trustworthy longterm relationships with clients colleagues and other stakeholders in the transportation industry.
  
• Develop the commercial vision and support business plans to drive regional growth.
  
• Work closely with the Marketing Manager and higher management on the development and implementation of local marketing and growth strategies.
  
• Represent the firm at client meetings industry events and other business functions.
  
• Develop relationships with local leaders from key teaming partner firms and take active leadership roles in professional organizations at the local level.
  

Qualifications: Minimum 15 years of diversified experience in civil engineering, specifically in transportation infrastructure. Bachelor s degree required, with technical education in civil engineering or planning preferred but not required. Demonstrated leadership in delivering significant projects of scale. Experienced in relevant facets of planning, design, and construction services for roads, highways, and bridges. Proven track record of positioning and scaling a business and team for growth. Ability to develop effective and trustworthy long-term relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders in the transportation industry. Develop the commercial vision and support business plans to drive regional growth. Work closely with the Marketing Manager and higher management on the development and implementation of local marketing and growth strategies. Represent the firm at client meetings, industry events, and other business functions. Develop relationships with local leaders from key teaming partner firms and take active leadership roles in professional organizations at the local level.