Hybrid Director Regional Operations at Terracon

Terracon’s South Florida region is looking for a Director of Regional Operations (DRO) to direct the operations of its 7 engineering consulting project offices. The DRO provides broad guidance to ensure the development and implementation of each office’s strategic and operational plans, growth and technical competence. Provide direction and expertise to the development of projects or clients. As well as monitor the operational and financial performance of offices. 
 

This role can be based out one of these locations: Miami, Ft Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Pt. St Lucie Ft Meyers, Sarasota, Tampa, or Winter Park 

Essential Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the operations of a region of multiple offices (Miami, Ft Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Pt. St Lucie Ft Meyers, Sarasota and Tampa). Support multiple service lines such as Environmental, Geotechnical, Facilities and Materials with aggregate booked labor revenue exceedingly approximately $30 million and approximately 150 employees or more. 

• Develop and execute regional business plan; assist Operations Managers in developing short and long-range operating goals and objectives on an annual basis. 

• Monitor the financial results of the offices and assist the Operations Managers in taking corrective action to accomplish financial goals. 

• Work with Offices to grow in accordance with the strategic plan. 

• Assist the Senior Vice President of Operations or Chief Operating Officer in implementation of strategic plan components into the respective organization. 

• Responsible for overseeing and providing direction to Operations Managers in the administration of the employee lifecycle (recruitment, hiring, performance management, salary administration, discipline, termination). Consult with Senior Vice President of Operations or Chief Operating Officer. 

• Monitor client issues assisting the offices with reconciliation and keep Chief Operating Officer/Senior Management informed of any pending legal action. 

• Provide direction and expertise to the development of projects or clients and ensure necessary resources are available to support marketing efforts. 

• Provide development to Operations Managers. 

• Lead, facilitate and communicate change to the organization. 

• Manage risk related to projects.  Ensure contracts are signed and fully executed prior to commencing work.  Monitor adherence to corporate risk policies and practices.  Hold Managers accountable for mitigating or eliminating risk.     

• Communicates safety initiatives, rules and guidelines for Office or Region.  Holds Managers and Employees accountable for following safety rules and guidelines. 

• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects.  Ensure best practices are being followed and hold Managers accountable for quality control standards. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and 12 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years’ related experience. 

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history. 

• The ability to travel up to 20%.  

Director Regional Operations – A/E/C Consulting Industry

Regular, Full Time

Winter Park, FL

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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