Director of Government Engineering & Operations

C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates, L.L.C.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenstermaker in Lafayette, LA seeks a Director of Government to lead the Government group, drive operations across Transportation, Utilities, Site/Civil, Government Survey, and Coastal lines, and partner with executive leadership to support client success and sustainable growth.

The role emphasizes building high-performing teams, aligning resources, and delivering exceptional service while upholding the company values and ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree – preferred
• Minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated leadership, operational management, team development, and service delivery experience. A combination of education and experience totaling at least ten (10) years will also be considered.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing operations.
• Demonstrated success in resource planning, financial performance, operational metrics, and continuous process improvement.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Direct day-to-day Engineering operations to ensure efficient, consistent, and high-quality service delivery.
• Partner with other division leaders to plan resources, balance workloads, and meet project priorities.
• Drive operational excellence through effective staffing, utilization management, process improvement, and performance metrics.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, profitability, and operational performance.
• Maintain involvement in project management, technical leadership, and client coordination as appropriate.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development and strategic growth initiatives.
• Promote quality, risk management, and compliance with company standards and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team development

Client coordination

Financial performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree – preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Fenstermaker in Lafayette, LA seeks a Director of Government to lead the Government group, drive operations across Transportation, Utilities, Site/Civil, Government Survey, and Coastal lines, and partner with executive leadership to support client success and sustainable growth.

The role emphasizes building high-performing teams, aligning resources, and delivering exceptional service while upholding the company values and ensuring compliance with standards.