Operations Director
Ae2S (Advanced Engineering And Environmental Services, Llc)
Directs western US operations, aligning work with strategy, finances, staffing and client growth.
9 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Denver, CO
Office Full-Time
Company Size
305 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water consulting
Wastewater consulting
Stormwater consulting
Master planning
Capital improvement planning
Study and report
Design
Bidding administration
Sector Specialisms
Drinking Water
Wastewater
Water Resources
Rural Water
Water Supply
Water Treatment
Water Distribution
Water Modeling
Role
What you would be doing
financial controls
resource allocation
business development
strategic planning
staffing management
safety compliance
- 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
What you bring
pe registration
bachelor's
master's
10+ years
management
budgeting
- 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
- 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
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1991
Year Established
Began as a small engineering firm in a basement office and grew into a regional powerhouse.
ESOP since 2018
Employee Ownership
Transformed into a 100% employee-owned company with shared stake in success.
$75M Annual Revenue
Revenue
Generates $75 million annually while focusing on practical infrastructure solutions.
Top 10 AEC Firm
Industry Recognition
Recognized among the top 10 architecture, engineering, and construction firms in its size category.
- 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.
4.5x–5x Return
Employee-Owners' Share Growth
Employee-Owners expect a 4.5x to 5x return on their shares over 20 years.
4.3/5 Rating
Glassdoor Employee Satisfaction
Rated 4.3 out of 5 on Glassdoor, reflecting high employee satisfaction.
84% Recommend
Employee Referral Rate
84% of employees would recommend the company to others, showcasing strong satisfaction and engagement.
Best Places to Work
Prairie Business/Zweig Group Recognition
Ranked among the Prairie Business/Zweig Group Best Places to Work, highlighting exceptional workplace culture.
- Vision
- Passion
- Integrity
- Attitude
- Value
- Relationships
- Employee-Owners share responsibility for client, community and firm success
- great staff, forward thinking and empathetic managers, fantastic culture, strong compensation package
- Sustainability defined as 'framework of knowledge and actions … to build strong communities, promote resiliency, and enhance the lives of both our employees and our clients.'
- Project-level actions: water reuse, enhanced water reliability, optimized conveyance/treatment to reduce chemicals and energy, incorporated renewable energy components, energy-efficiency measures
- Examples: Bozeman drought resiliency planning; Big Sky WWTF improvements; Otsego biosolids building
- No stated firm-level net-zero target date found on website
3.6/5
Diversity & Inclusion Rating
The company has a Glassdoor rating for Diversity & Inclusion, reflecting employee sentiment on these issues.
- No public company DEI strategy or gender statistic data found
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