Director of Operations
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Director of Operations to lead and oversee our Gulf Coast region, with central hub in Baton Rouge, LA. This leadership role drives operational excellence, ensures project execution efficiency, and aligns regional performance with company strategic objectives.
About Orbital
Since 1969, Orbital has specialized in project development, project execution, and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and worldwide integrated teams leverage subject-matter experts and industry best practices. Our focus remains on delivering the best solution, regardless of location. At Orbital, our power is our people.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Senior Vice President of Engineering and other business unit leads to grow the business as guided by the strategic plan.
- Maintain and contribute to the business development pipeline, including up-selling Orbital services into existing clients.
- Serve as key account manager, promoting and representing Orbital to external stakeholders.
- Lead and review proposals and marketing materials.
- Provide initial review comments of contracts for final review by the legal team.
- Provide oversight on portfolios of projects, ensuring delivery on scope, budget, quality, and schedule.
- Deliver expected financial results for the Gulf Coast region.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, learning and development, and engagement of professionals and staff within the region.
- Plan and organize regional events.
- Ensure compliance with all company and customer policies and procedures.
- Manage personnel within the region, resolving issues in coordination with HR and senior leadership as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited school.
- Minimum of 20 years of experience in related industries.
- Significant experience in design and project management with consulting firms, with 8 or more years in a supervisory capacity.
- Proven track record of building and maintaining a $10M+ book of business.
- Exceptional business acumen and customer relationship management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work onsite at Orbital and customer locations, with travel throughout the Gulf Coast region.
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- 401(k)-retirement savings plan.
- Supplemental insurance options.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability coverage.
- Generous paid time off program.
Pay
$225,000 - $300,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location).
Work environment: Onsite with regional travel within the Gulf Coast region. FLSA Classification: Exempt.