Director of Operations

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yr

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all.

Job Title: Director of Operations

Location: Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO (Centennial) | Minneapolis, MN | Muscatine, IA | Phoenix, AZ

Job Type: Onsite

Requisition ID: 11110

Lead with purpose. Drive operational excellence. Inspire innovation.

Are you a strategic and results-focused operations leader ready to make a lasting impact? We’re seeking a Director of Operations to join our leadership team and shape the future of our organization. Reporting directly to the COO, this role is central to driving our operational strategy, ensuring excellence across delivery and technical services, and fostering a culture rooted in our People First Philosophy.

As a key member of the Operations Leadership Team, you will lead the growth and development of the company’s technical, delivery, and construction services capabilities in alignment with the company’s market strategies.

You will develop operational strategies and lead the implementation of related policies, objectives, and initiatives. In partnership with other functional leaders, you will execute operating plans that achieve financial and mission-critical operational goals, leveraging financial and operational metrics.

You will direct and mentor operational leaders while developing actions to drive high performance in a matrixed environment with direct responsibility for an organization of 600+ members. Ensuring robust succession planning, development planning for all operational leadership positions, aligning capabilities of technical/construction/delivery staff to market opportunities and proactively identifying and closing strategic talent gaps are all essential to the success of this role.

In partnership with the Chief Engineer, you will ensure the quality of our delivered services and will implement improvements in ongoing workflow processes while driving innovation and technical excellence across all markets.

Who You Are

• A values-driven leader with uncompromising integrity and the highest ethical standards with a passion for excellence
• A proven operational leader with extensive experience in a multi-discipline engineering consulting environment and leading large organizations (>100)
• A history of consistently delivering strong results in a variety of circumstances
• Able to translate complex data, trends, and real-time insights into clear priorities and action plans that balance short-term results with long-term vision
• A track record of successfully integrating innovation and technology into organizational workflows
• Equipped with high emotional intelligence and is an effective coach and mentor
• Known for inspiring and motivating teams, leading change with confidence, and cultivating a positive, high-performing culture that drives engagement and retention
• A trusted relationship builder and communicator with the ability to collaborate, influence, listen, and facilitate with professionalism, authenticity, and impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field required
• Over 10 years of professional experience, with 5+ years of increasingly responsible operational leadership within an engineering or professional services consulting firm
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
• Demonstrated success leading change, improving organizational processes, and fostering innovation
• Deep understanding of engineering consulting firm operations, including project delivery and resource management and financial management
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations

Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. Here, your leadership will directly influence our mission, our people, and our success.

Benefits

Member-Owned culture, Work-Life Balance, Paid Time Away, Health Portfolio, Financial Health, Professional Growth, Financial Rewards.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, but final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities. Contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants based on pay inquiries or disclosures beyond the scope of legal or regulatory requirements.

Salary transparency: Starting salary is competitive and will be determined by qualifications, experience, location, internal equity, company policy and practices.

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