Director of Operations - Phoenix, Arizona

MissionHires; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO and paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Internal development and training opportunities

Community involvement programs

Relocation assistance for the right candidate

Job summary

MissionHires is looking for a Director of Operations to lead operational excellence in a growing civil engineering firm. This high-impact role involves streamlining workflows, monitoring budgets, and aligning internal processes with business objectives.

Qualified candidates should have over 10 years of operations leadership experience in Architecture or Engineering environments. The position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership within Architecture or Engineering (AE) environments.
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams, budgets, and strategic planning.
• Direct experience working in an AE firm is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute operational strategies that align with long-term business goals.
• Oversee daily operations across HR, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Office Management.
• Streamline workflows to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Monitor budgets, key performance indicators (KPIs), and resource utilization.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic initiatives.
• Cultivate a high-retention, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Join a well-established and growing civil engineering firm as their next Director of Operations. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence and aligning internal processes with organizational objectives. You will work closely with leaders across departments to enhance workflow efficiency, optimize resource allocation, and promote a strong, people-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute operational strategies that align with long-term business goals.
• Oversee daily operations across HR, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Office Management.
• Streamline workflows to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Monitor budgets, key performance indicators (KPIs), and resource utilization.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic initiatives.
• Cultivate a high-retention, inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership within Architecture or Engineering (AE) environments.
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams, budgets, and strategic planning.
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and communication abilities.
• Direct experience working in an AE firm is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO and paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Internal development and training opportunities
• Community involvement programs
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate