Director of Operations

About the role

WOODPATEL, the 1 ranked Civil Engineering Firm in Arizona for 22 consecutive years and recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for the last 6 years in a row, is seeking exceptional candidates to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures and best practices.
• Oversee and manage daily operations across multiple administrative departments to drive operational performance.
• Streamline workflows and improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Manage and support department heads or managers to achieve performance targets.
• Oversee budgets, resource allocation and operational expenses.
• Track KPIs and ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Act as a bridge between executive leadership and operational teams. Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute operational strategies supporting company objectives.
• Support a positive, collaborative culture that aligns with company values and promotes employee retention and growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Management is required. A master’s degree is preferable.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with senior management experience with an Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) firm is also acceptable.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in operations management within a civil engineering, AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction), or related professional services firm.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering operational improvements.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, resources, and project profitability.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills.
• AE experience required.

Qualifications

• Experience involving Human Resources, Information Technology, Finance, Marketing and Office Management.

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Operational Management
• Team Leadership
• Financial Analysis
• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Critical Thinking

Benefits

• Industry leading Benefit Plan
• Competitive pay
• Generous PTO plan
• Health, Dental, Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• LTD/STD/Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• In-house training programs
• Employee Appreciation events
• Opportunity to participate in community events

Pay

Competitive pay

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance matching program
• Equal Opportunity Employer