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Director of Operations

Stanley Consultants
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Oct 27, 2025
Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices. With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success. Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career! Job Title - Director of Operations Location - Austin, TX \| Chicago, IL \| Denver, CO (Centennial) \| Minneapolis, MN \| Muscatine, IA \| Phoenix, AZ Job Type - Onsite Requisition ID - 11110 Lead with purpose. Drive operational excellence. Inspire innovation. Are you a strategic and results focused operations leader ready to make a lasting impact? We're seeking a Director of Operations to join our leadership team and shape the future of our organization. Reporting directly to the COO, this role is central to driving our operational strategy, ensuring excellence across delivery and technical services, and fostering a culture rooted in our People First Philosophy. As a key member of the Operations Leadership Team, you will lead the growth and development of the company's technical, delivery, and construction services capabilities in alignment with the company's Market strategies. You will develop operational strategies and lead the implementation of related policies, objectives, and initiatives. In partnership with other functional leaders, you will execute operating plans that achieve financial and mission-critical operational goals, leveraging financial and operational metrics. You will direct and mentor operational leaders while developing actions to drive high performance in a matrixed environment with direct responsibility for an organization of 600+ members. Ensuring robust succession planning, development planning for all operational leadership positions, aligning capabilities of technical/construction/delivery staff to Market opportunities and proactively identifying and closing strategic talent gaps are all essential to the success of this role. In partnership with the Chief Engineer, you will ensure the quality of our delivered services and products and will implement improvements in ongoing workflow processes while driving innovation and technical excellence across all markets. Who You Are: A values-driven leader with uncompromising integrity and the highest ethical standards with a passion for excellence. A proven operational leader with extensive experience in a multi-discipline engineering consulting environment and leading large organizations (>100). A history of consistently delivering strong results in a variety of circumstances. Able to translate complex data, trends and real-time insights into clear priorities and action plans that balance short-term results with long-term vision. A track record of successfully integrating innovation and technology into organizational workflows. Equipped with high emotional intelligence and is an effective coach and mentor. Known for inspiring and motivating teams, leading change with confidence, and cultivating a positive, high-performing culture that drives engagement and retention. A trusted relationship builder and communicator with the ability to collaborate, influence, listen, and facilitate with professionalism, authenticity, and impact. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field required. Over 10 years of professional experience, with 5+ years of increasingly responsible operational leadership within an engineering or professional services consulting firm. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach. Demonstrated success leading change, improving organizational processes, and fostering innovation. Deep understanding of engineering consulting firm operations, including project delivery and resource management and financial management. Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations. (Salary range for CO, IL, and MN locations) Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required. Why Join Us: You'll be part of a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. Here, your leadership will directly influence our mission, our people, and our success. Stanley's Approach to Flexibility While some members choose to work out of their local office on a full-time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day that can be worked either in the office or at home. Eligible roles can also offer a compressed workweek schedule. Members who participate will be assigned a 9/80 work schedule, meaning every other Friday off! What we offer: Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward. Work-Life Balance. We realize there's more to life than just work. Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave. Health Portfolio. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of health services including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources. Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits. Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more. Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans. Click Here: A Great Place To Work Learn more about Stanley Consultants in this short video: Working at Stanley Consultants Stanley Consultants does not welcome unsolicited resumes from staffing and recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Stanley Consultants, including but not limited to resumes submitted directly to Stanley Consultants members, or any of our representatives, will be deemed the property of Stanley Consultants. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35 (c)