Director of Operations

ResponsibilitiesLead an oil and gas business, overseeing strategy, budgets, staffing, operational priorities, and project deliverables.Build and develop a productive team and foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment.Manage work assignments, performance management, employee development, and issue resolution.Mentor managers and strengthen leadership capabilities across the business segment.Partner with operational leadership to align project delivery methods with internal quality standards and client requirements.Implement improvements that strengthen quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.Expand client relationships and promote the business unit’s capabilities within the oil and gas market.Develop industry contacts, generate leads, and identify new project opportunities.Represent the organization at industry and client events.Convert existing engagements into follow-on opportunities and participate in or lead proposal presentations.Establish business unit priorities and coordinate with engineering, quality, finance, human resources, project delivery teams, and suppliers.Define and communicate performance standards, track progress against priorities, and address operational gaps.Manage project workflow and labor utilization to maximize productivity and control costs while meeting safety, quality, and backlog objectives.Partner with operational leadership on daily, weekly, and quarterly workforce planning to meet productivity targets.Analyze variable labor costs, determine staffing needs, and support resource reallocation as business demands change.Administer organizational policies and procedures.QualificationsDemonstrated success leading operations and building multidisciplinary teams in the oil and gas industry.Ability to balance project delivery, budgets, and resource constraints through effective planning and problem-solving.Strong client relationship management and business development capabilities, with a focus on profitability, growth, and return on investment.Understanding of financial reports and operating metrics, with the ability to analyze data and translate findings into action.Ability to work independently with limited direction while collaborating across teams and organizational boundaries.Bachelor’s degree in a related field or commensurate, relevant work experience required.15+ years of relevant oil and gas industry experience, including at least five years successfully leading multidisciplinary teams and/or managing a branch office.