Woolpert, Inc. is a cutting-edge national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by blending site and architectural design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications. Woolpert is certified as an Employer of Choice by Great Place To Work. We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Operations for our Infrastructure Sector. This pivotal role reports directly to the Sector Leader and is responsible for overseeing day-to-day business operations, ensuring efficient project delivery, and driving operational excellence within the sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership: Provide oversight and guidance to project management teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Resource Allocation: Assist sector discipline leaders with resource allocation, employee development, and training.
• Project Reviews: Oversee monthly project reviews in conjunction with market directors, practice leaders, and FP&A team.
• Senior-Level Contacts: Initiate and maintain extensive contacts with senior-level sector leaders within Woolpert and with other organizations and companies.
• Operational Performance: Analyze operational performance within the Infrastructure Sector and proactively identify areas of improvement.
• KPI Analysis: Analyze key KPIs such as utilization, net revenue, multiplier, gross profit, and WIP/AR, providing action plans for improvement.
• Financial Planning: Liaise with the Sector Leader to develop financial plans and ensure company-wide operational compliance.
• Professional Growth: Support the continued growth and development of a professional environment for a creative enterprise, built on survey, geomatics, engineering design, and delivery excellence.
• Forecasting: Work with Market Directors, Discipline Leaders, finance, and accounting to forecast the volume of work and identify deviations from the plan/outlook budget.
• Financial Outlook: Prepare financial outlooks and other financial performance forecasts.
• People Management: Direct reports will include the Survey & Geomatics discipline and project coordinator team.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Survey, Geography or a related field and 12 years of relevant experience.
• 4 years of leadership in an operations role or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Proven record of delivering work, managing teams, and developing collaborative practices.
• Core competencies in professional staff development, mentorship, and retention.
• Willingness to see opportunities and act.
• Ability to lead and be decisive with a strategic mindset.
• Proven financial and operational acumen.
• Current professional registration, if applicable.
• Must be able to travel to meet the needs and demands of the practice area.

Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn...As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries.

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