Regional Operations Leader
Lochner
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Job summary
Egis is seeking an Operations Manager in Denver, CO to lead regional operational excellence initiatives across risk, quality, governance, and project delivery. You will drive performance, set goals, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
The role emphasizes leadership in a matrix environment, strategic thinking, and strong stakeholder management to align with organizational priorities and client needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
- Experience in operations management, project delivery, risk management, governance, or related leadership functions.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and influencing outcomes in a matrixed environment.
- Strong understanding of operational excellence, commercial management, quality management, and governance principles.
- Experience supporting regional or multi-office operations.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead regional operational excellence initiatives and risk, commercial, quality, governance, and project delivery strategies.
- Drive regional business objectives and performance.
- Set regional operations goals and performance expectations.
- Develop strategies to improve operational efficiency and project execution.
- Analyze challenges and develop innovative solutions.
- Foster collaboration across regional teams to deliver projects.
- Monitor operational and financial performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Serve as liaison between regional leadership and operational teams.
- Build relationships with senior leaders, clients, and external stakeholders.
- Stay informed of industry trends and impacts on regional operations.
Skills
Education
Job description
Job Details: Level: Management, Job Location: Denver, CO 80202, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00 Salary/year,
Lochner and Egis are entering an exciting new chapter as one organization. We have combined decades of trusted U.S. engineering expertise with the global reach, technical excellence, and career opportunities of a leading international engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm. While our name has changed, our commitment to our people, clients, and communities is stronger than ever.
Working closely with leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders, this role drives operational performance, supports strategic business objectives, and promotes consistency across the region. The Operations Manager achieves results through matrix partnerships and provides leadership to managers and professional staff responsible for operational functions.
- Partner with regional Practice Leaders to implement and execute risk, commercial, quality, governance, and project delivery excellence strategies.
- Drive achievement of regional business objectives and operational performance goals.
- Establish, communicate, and monitor regional operations goals and performance expectations.
- Develop and implement strategies that improve operational efficiency, project execution, and business performance. Analyze operational challenges and develop innovative solutions to improve outcomes.
- Foster collaboration across regional teams and matrixed organizations to drive successful project delivery.
- Monitor operational and financial performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and growth.
- Serve as a key liaison between regional leadership and operational teams to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, clients, and external stakeholders.
- Stay informed of emerging industry trends and assess potential impacts on regional operations and business performance.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in operations management, project delivery, risk management, governance, or related leadership functions.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and influencing outcomes in a matrixed environment.
- Strong understanding of operational excellence, commercial management, quality management, and governance principles.
- Experience supporting regional or multi‑office business operations.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.
- Experience within engineering, architecture, consulting, construction, or professional services organizations.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
- Experience managing regional operations or profit center performance.
- Professional certifications related to project management, risk management, quality management, or operational excellence.
- Strategic Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Risk & Commercial Management
- Quality Management & Governance
- Project Delivery Leadership
- Financial Acumen
- Change Management
- Matrix Leadership & Influence
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
At Egis, you'll do more than build your career—you'll help shape the future of infrastructure. As we continue to expand across the United States, we're looking for curious, collaborative professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering projects that improve communities and create lasting impact. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry‑leading experts, collaborate across disciplines and borders, and contribute to projects that transform the way people live, move, and connect. Here, you'll be empowered to take on meaningful work, develop new skills, and grow your career with the support of a global engineering leader.
- Meaningful Projects – Contribute to complex infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life.
- Global Expertise, Local Impact – Collaborate with technical specialists across North America and around the world while delivering solutions that make a difference locally.
- Career Growth – Expand your skills through mentorship, professional development, technical training, and leadership opportunities.
- A Culture of Collaboration – Thrive in an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and teamwork drives success.
- Opportunity to Grow with Us – Join a rapidly expanding organization where your ideas, contributions, and career can grow alongside the business.
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and flexible holiday program
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
- Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Paid family leave
- Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well‑being
- Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
At Egis, we're committed to creating an environment where talented people can do their best work, continue to grow professionally, and build rewarding, long‑term careers. We're committed to making competitive offers that recognize the unique experience, expertise, and value each candidate brings to our team. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive compensation, where applicable, and a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes health benefits, retirement savings, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and other employee programs.
Egis is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Egis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All positions at Egis require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre‑employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre‑employment screening.
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