Operations Leader, Infrastructure & Projects

EXP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

EXP is seeking a Director of Operations to lead the Northeast Sector, driving planning, design and construction management for diverse clients. The role emphasizes leadership, client development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across roadway, bridge, water resource, rail, transit, and aviation projects.

The position requires 10+ years in AEC operations with 5+ years in senior leadership, a strong client network, and a track record of innovation and strategic execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in AEC operations with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Must have demonstrated experience with a wide range of projects.
• Must have demonstrated relationships with a wide variety of existing and potential new clients.
• A proven track record of innovation, leadership, and creativity.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a team and work within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, market, and procure projects from a diverse client base
• Leverage pre-existing relationships to enhance EXP’s delivery teams
• Manage internal and external client relationships for both new and existing clients
• Lead and manage current project teams from bid until completion, while looking to obtain future business
• Supervise and manage the overall direction and work products of a team, including hiring, training, utilization and other daily functions
• Engage, mentor, and motivate junior staff through counsel, goal setting guidance and knowledge transfer
• Plan, schedule and coordinate the preparation of documents or activities for multiple simultaneous projects
• Provide quality oversight and reviews of deliverables produced by staff.
• Serve as the Project Manager on significant or strategic projects
• Assist in developing processes and provide input on achieving operational excellence while growing a practice
• Review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to contracts, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budgets
• Act as a technical specialist for the organization in the application of advanced concepts, principles, and methods in an assigned area
• Represent the organization in the community and appropriate professional societies
• Work with other regional leaders across EXP’s Sectors to solidify client relationships, pursuit opportunities and execution of projects

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Engineering/Business degree

Job description

EXP is seeking a Director of Operations to lead the Northeast Sector, driving planning, design and construction management for diverse clients. The role emphasizes leadership, client development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across roadway, bridge, water resource, rail, transit, and aviation projects.

The position requires 10+ years in AEC operations with 5+ years in senior leadership, a strong client network, and a track record of innovation and strategic execution.