Director of Operations

Director of Operations

Build the Future with KDM Engineering

At KDM Engineering growth has always been driven by strong people trusted partnerships and a commitment to delivering exceptional work. As an award-winning minority- and woman-owned engineering firm KDM continues to expand its capabilities teams and reach.

As we enter our next stage of growth we are making a proactive investment in the operational infrastructure that will support where we are going next.

We are seeking a strategic hands-on Director of Operations who can help translate growth into scalable systems strong cross-functional alignment and consistent execution. This individual will work closely with the CEO and executive leadership team while providing leadership and support across key corporate functions including HR IT and Administration.

The right person is both a strategic thinker and an executorsomeone who can assess how the organization is operating anticipate what will be needed next identify opportunities for improvement and turn ideas into practical plans that move the business forward.

Salary range: $140000- $160000 annually commensurate with experience and qualifications

What Youll Do

• Partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into clear executable operational plans.
• Anticipate the operational needs of a growing organization and develop scalable processes systems and resources to support continued expansion.
• Provide leadership and oversight across key corporate support functions including HR IT coordination Administration facilities and vendor relationships.
• Evaluate operational performance and identify opportunities to strengthen efficiency communication accountability and cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead strategic initiatives from concept through implementation establishing clear priorities ownership timelines and measures of success.
• Develop and monitor meaningful KPIs and operational metrics that provide leadership with visibility into performance priorities and emerging needs.
• Partner with Engineering Finance HR Recruiting and Business Development leaders to align resources and operational priorities with business objectives.
• Strengthen workflows and processes through thoughtful standardization technology automation and continuous improvement.
• Support department leaders in removing operational barriers and ensuring teams have the tools resources and support needed to succeed.
• Lead and coordinate high-priority initiatives that span multiple departments or support company-wide growth.
• Evaluate systems vendors and external partners to ensure they continue to meet the needs of a growing organization.
• Promote a culture of accountability collaboration responsiveness and continuous improvement.

What Were Looking For

We are looking for a leader who is energized by growth and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment. This person sees around corners asks thoughtful questions and knows how to move from discussion to decision to execution.

The successful candidate will be:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Engineering Operations Management or a related field (Masters degree preferred) or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in operations management or a related leadership capacity.
• A strong executor who takes ownership and follows initiatives through completion.
• A strategic thinker who can anticipate future operational needs while managing todays priorities.
• An effective and trusted thought partner who can exchange ideas provide thoughtful perspective and communicate candidly and constructively with executive leadership.
• Highly relational and able to build credibility across personalities departments and levels of the organization.
• Comfortable working closely with an entrepreneurial CEO in a fast-moving environment.
• Able to translate complex information and evolving priorities into clear decisions plans and action items.
• Curious and analytical with the ability to evaluate existing practices and identify opportunities to make good systems even better.
• Comfortable moving between strategic planning and hands-on problem-solving.
• Adaptable resourceful and calm when priorities shift or new opportunities emerge.
• A leader who understands that strong operations should enable growth not slow it down.

Why KDM Engineering

Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance and offering a truly inclusive work environment.

Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs budgets and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institutes Diverse Supplier Award Capital One and Women Presidents Organizations (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies and Chicagos Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

Our talented experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs project management and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity equity and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds cultures and experiences we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.

At KDM we know our success begins with our people. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can build rewarding careers collaborate with talented professionals and contribute to meaningful projects that improve communities across the country.

Challenging and meaningful work that makes a real impact on infrastructure and energy
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Frontloaded Paid time off and 11 company paid holidays
Flexible work schedules and great work-life balance
Professional development training and career growth opportunities
Supportive leadership and a culture that values your ideas
A collaborative inclusive and positive team environment

Benefits & Perks
Growth and advancement opportunities
Life short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Parental and maternity leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Volunteer leave

Sabbatical leave
Team-building events and happy hours
Relaxed office culture with a meditation space nap room and nursing mothers room

Equal Employment Opportunity:

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race color religion sex gender identity pregnancy national origin ancestry citizenship age marital status physical disability mental disability medical condition sexual orientation genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.