Regional Director of Operations

Risus Talent Partners LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellness incentives

Exercise subsidy

Charitable donation matching

Development and training opportunities

Company vehicle and gas card

Job summary

Risus Talent Partners LLC is seeking a Regional Director of Operations to oversee six branches across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The role focuses on P&L performance, operational excellence, and leadership development for branch managers in a multi-location, asset-heavy business.

You will travel regionally, partner with sales and construction teams, set standards, and drive continuous improvement, safety, and compliance to raise overall performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of progressive operations leadership across multiple locations.
• Experience leading sizable teams and developing managers.
• P&L and budget ownership in a branch-based, asset-heavy business.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the Pacific Northwest.
• Experience with EOS, DOT compliance, work order systems, or continuous improvement is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop branch operations managers, establish clear expectations, and build leadership depth.
• Own regional P&L performance, budgets, margins, labor productivity, material spending, and asset utilization.
• Use operating reviews and scorecards to identify issues, take corrective action, and track results.
• Improve fleet readiness, inventory accuracy, facility standards, and asset refurbishment.
• Oversee regional safety, fleet and DOT practices, and applicable prevailing wage processes.
• Partner with sales and construction teams on forecasting, project handoffs, customer commitments, and capacity.
• Standardize effective processes across branches while addressing each location’s needs.

Skills

P&L ownership

Budget management

Team leadership

Performance measurement

Fleet/asset operations

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

EOS

DOT compliance

Work order systems

Continuous improvement

Job description

Regional Director of Operations | Pacific Northwest

Location:

Based in the Pacific Northwest, preferably near Seattle or Chehalis, Washington, or Portland, Oregon. Candidates near Spokane or Pasco, Washington, or Boise, Idaho, may also be considered.

Travel:

Significant travel across the region, particularly during the first three to six months.

We are seeking a Regional Director of Operations to lead six branches across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. This leader will oversee regional performance, develop branch managers, and bring greater consistency to an established operation. The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer and leads an organization of approximately 60 employees.

What you’ll do

• Coach and develop branch operations managers, establish clear expectations, and build leadership depth.
• Own regional P&L performance, budgets, margins, labor productivity, material spending, and asset utilization.
• Use operating reviews and scorecards to identify issues, take corrective action, and track results.
• Improve fleet readiness, inventory accuracy, facility standards, and asset refurbishment.
• Oversee regional safety, fleet and DOT practices, and applicable prevailing wage processes.
• Partner with sales and construction teams on forecasting, project handoffs, customer commitments, and capacity.
• Standardize effective processes across branches while addressing each location’s needs.

What you bring

• At least 10 years of progressive operations leadership experience, including responsibility for multiple locations.
• Experience leading sizable teams and developing managers.
• P&L and budget ownership in a branch-based, asset-heavy business.
• Experience using performance measures to improve operational results.
• Working knowledge of fleet or asset operations.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Experience in mobile or modular structures, equipment rental, transportation, manufacturing, construction, or industrial services is especially relevant. Experience with EOS, DOT compliance, work order systems, or continuous improvement is helpful. A bachelor’s degree is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: $100,000–$140,000 annually
• Bonus: Eligible for an annual performance bonus targeted at 25%
• Health: Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage options; a health savings account with the eligible medical plan
• Time off: 80 hours of PTO in the first year, 7.5 paid holidays, two floating holidays, and eight hours of paid community service time annually
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match and discretionary profit sharing
• Additional benefits: Company paid life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, and an employee assistance program
• Role benefit: Company vehicle and gas card
• Other perks: Wellness incentives, a $25 monthly exercise subsidy, charitable donation matching, and development and training opportunities