Operations Engineering Manager

Boulder Connect; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Boulder Connect is seeking a lead engineer to oversee a team of engineers and designers, coordinating design activities and integrating deliverables with project operations. The role emphasizes safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence across large construction and electrical projects.

You will drive process improvements, standardize workflows, and collaborate with field operations, project management, and external clients to ensure consistent, high-quality engineering support.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience overseeing engineering teams.
• Strong background in construction and/or electrical engineering.
• Deep commitment to safety and risk-aware decision-making.
• Ability to coordinate complex workstreams with multiple stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to standardize processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers.
• Coordinate design activities and integrate deliverables with project operations.
• Standardize processes and improve workflows across projects.
• Collaborate with field operations, project management, and external clients.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and consistent execution of engineering support.
• Ensure engineering activities align with safety and quality expectations.

Skills

Team leadership

Engineering coordination

Safety focus

Process improvement

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Lead engineering support for large construction and electrical projects by overseeing engineering planning, design coordination, and operational workflows to support safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of engineers and designers.
• Coordinate design activities and integrate engineering deliverables with project operations.
• Standardize processes and improve operational workflows across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with field operations, project management, and external clients.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and consistent execution of engineering support.
• Ensure engineering activities align with safety and quality expectations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong background in construction and/or electrical engineering.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Deep commitment to safety and risk-aware decision-making.
• Ability to coordinate complex workstreams and partner effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Process-focused mindset with strong continuous improvement capabilities.