Director of Operations

Location: Costa Mesa, CA Newport Beach, CA

Country: United States

Salary: $100K - $150K

Description:

Position Summary:

Are you ready to take full ownership of building something extraordinary? On behalf of our client we are seeking a bold, strategic, and results-driven Director of Operations to architect the systems, teams, and processes needed to drive the next major growth phase of our company.

Your mission: Turn big vision into real-world results.

Working alongside our Visionary CEO, you will develop and lead a scalable operational platform capable of doubling the company's size and revenue within three years. You will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, financial discipline, and building a structure that supports rapid, sustainable growth.

If you are an Integrator who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces challenges, and knows how to drive execution with precision and urgency, this is your opportunity to make a defining impact.

About the Company:

Located in Costa Mesa, California, our client specializes in:

• Civil Engineering
• Dry Utilities
• Landscape Architecture
• Planning and Permitting

Since 2007, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-ROI solutions with integrity, persistence, and a client-first mindset. Their culture values collaboration, accountability, entrepreneurial thinking, and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Growth and Scalability:

• Design and maintain an organizational chart aligned with aggressive growth goals
• Build and implement KPIs, SOPs, and QA/QC systems to support 20–25% annual revenue growth while protecting profit margins
• Optimize project-level performance and overall operational efficiency

Operational Excellence:

• Standardize internal workflows and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality results
• Achieve 90 percent or higher on-time, within-budget project delivery
• Develop scalable infrastructure that supports future service expansions

Team Leadership:

• Recruit, mentor, and build a high-performance leadership team
• Drive a culture of accountability, execution, and continuous improvement across all departments
• Establish strong communication and leadership development practices

Financial Performance:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and company-wide financial planning initiatives
• Monitor KPIs to drive productivity, profitability, and operational discipline
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver sustainable long-term growth

Cross-Functional Integration:

• Create strong connections between engineering, sales, project management, and finance teams
• Ensure complete organizational alignment through structured communication and planning

Strategic Execution:

• Translate the CEO’s strategic direction into actionable quarterly and annual plans
• Lead operational rollouts of new initiatives, service offerings, and geographic expansions

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience building and scaling operations in high-growth environments
• Strong business acumen and ability to apply financial insights to operational decisions
• Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and execution skills
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Finance, or related field preferred; MBA is a plus but not required
• Deep alignment with the company’s core values of collaboration, integrity, accountability, persistence, and entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to operate with a high sense of urgency and adaptability in a dynamic environment

Why Join Our Client:

• Lead the operational build-out of a fast-growing company positioned for major expansion
• Make a significant, lasting impact on organizational success and growth trajectory
• Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a share of revenue growth exceeding 25 percent beyond annual targets
• Collaborative leadership team fully committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Comprehensive benefits package

Featured Benefits:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance