Operations Director

Operations Director - Job Description Classification: Exempt, Full-Time Compensation Structure:

Base salary with discretionary increases dependent on metrics / performance

• Job-Level Bonus Potential o Bonus based on attainment of mutually agreed upon, annually established positionspecific metrics, key performance indicators, milestones, etc.

o Bonus based on attainment of subjective elements/components.

Enterprise-Level Bonus Potential (e.g., “Profit Sharing”), if applicable

o Discretionary bonus based on attainment of annually established enterprise-level metrics, key performance indicators, milestones, etc.

Reports To: Jerry Aplass, President

Summary/Objective: The Civil Engineering Operations Director must have the drive and discipline to monitor, maintain and enforce existing department policies and procedures, as well as develop said procedures as they are required to support new contract project requirements.

Essential Functions: The ability to maintain a professional demeanor, particularly in time-critical or resource-challenged scenarios, and maintain confidentiality is a must.

• Proven experience as Director of Operations or equivalent position.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities. • Outstanding communication and people skills.
• Knowledge of industry’s rules and guidelines.
• In-depth knowledge of diverse department functions and principles. • Working knowledge of data analysis and achieving performance/operation metrics.
• Familiarity with MS Office and various business software.
• Experience in all aspects of the civil design process related to commercial, public, institutional, academic site development.
• Must be able to take design and adequately communicate designs to drafters/designers and produce documents suitable for construction

Understand Applicable Software Applications/Tools and Obtain/Manage Technical Information and Data:

Knowledge and ability to use computer and software applications such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Bluebeam.

o Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers to obtain project information such as easement locations and the most current line work.

o With project information gathered and understood, determine/identify any project hurdles through a review of the conditions of approval and the identification of easements dedications, fees, and other project requirements necessary for project approval.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Education/Experience: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with valid, current Professional Engineer license in the State of California, plus a minimum of 10+ years related experience and 5+ years of leadership experience with groups of up to 15 people

Preferred Education and Experience: P.E. Required