Operations Director

Overview

Lead West region operations, aligning day‑to‑day activities with strategic goals

Key Responsibilities

• financial controls
• resource allocation
• business development
• strategic planning
• staffing management
• proposal development

Tasks

-Support the Project Quality Director in evaluating contracts/agreements to mitigate risk and liability -Contribute to the development of business plans that support AE2S’s overall strategy -Contribute to office space and fleet planning incorporating staffing projections and operational needs -Monitor key financial controls (billings, write-offs, accounts receivable, project profits, project variance, etc.) and assist the Operations Managers in developing solutions to issues -Recommend employment actions (hiring, termination, promotion, bonuses, etc.) for direct reports and others within span of control -Develop and strengthen strategic positioning and relationships with potential and existing clients -Promote cooperation and information flow amongst offices, regions, and practices to achieve overall financial goals -May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear -Review financial metrics and ensure appropriate actions are taken to support financial success -Analyze workload metrics to maintain appropriate staffing-to-workload ratios exist across the company -Coordinate with Chief Development Officer and Client Development Director to evaluate business plans for geographic and market growth opportunities -Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist -Analyze business decisions for alignment to the strategic plan -Partner with Practice Leaders, Client Program Leaders, and the Client Development Director to develop business development plans and achieve near-term sales goals -Evaluate the financial performance of operations to ensure achievement of established goals -Monitor and manage backlog to support growth and profitability strategies -Oversee coordination of workload ensuring balanced and efficient resource allocation -Contribute to advanced technical concepts in proposal development, preliminary design phases, and client presentations as needed -Participate in strategic planning and ensure operational activities align with the strategic plan -Participate in the claim management process, assisting the Chief Legal Officer and the COO with resolution as appropriate -Collaborate with the Project Quality Director to develop and implement project management training focused on efficient and profitable project delivery -Support Company-wide safety program and compliance initiatives -Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet client, project, and internal needs -Participate in the annual budgeting process, including office-level reviews and support for Operations Managers in preparing budgets -Monitor utilization and ensure direct labor ratios align with business goals; provide guidance to Operations Managers as needed -Participate in recruitment and hiring, including interviewing and selection of Operations Managers and other key roles -Manage profitability and growth to established goals in partnership with other Operations Directors and COO -Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight -Advise the COO on the consolidated strategic plan, providing insights on goals, objectives, and activities -Manage assigned direct reports including performance evaluations, compensation reviews, performance management, and employment decisions -Participate in business development activities including identifying, evaluating, pursuing, and managing project opportunities -Promote and protect AE2S’s brand and reputation for excellence -Foster a culture of professional development across AE2S providing training, mentoring, and coaching to direct reports and other strategic assignments

Requirements

• professional engineer
• bachelor's
• master's
• 10+ years
• leadership
• budgeting

What You Bring

-May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds -Registration as a Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain within 6 months -Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. -Proven success in leadership and management roles -Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time -Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field -Master’s degree in engineering or related field -Financial and budgeting acumen -10+years of experience in civil or environmental engineering -Progressive management and supervisory experience -Ability to travel regularly between office locations (estimated 20% of time) for operational priorities, team alignment, business development, project/client responsibilities, and strategic initiatives -May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town -Primary residence in the Western Geographic Region (Colorado, Utah, Montana, or Idaho) -Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain

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Benefits

-Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance -Wellness Program -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance -Matching 401(k) Contributions -100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance -100-percent paid Family Health Insurance -Paid Parental Leave -Discretionary Bonus Plan -Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience

About Ae2S (Advanced Engineering And Environmental Services, Llc)

-Delivers a full suite of services across water, wastewater, stormwater, and more, including master planning, design, mapping, controls, funding support, and construction administration. -Typical projects include water treatment master plans, booster station rehabilitation, PFAS sampling/treatment, and municipal infrastructure upgrades. -Expanded beyond core water engineering into mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation, financial advisory, and communications disciplines. -Operates more than 20 offices across seven states, serving the Upper Midwest, Mountain West, and select industrial and public-sector clients nationwide. -Unites diverse engineering disciplines to tackle complex regional infrastructure challenges, blending innovation with client-focused delivery.

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