Director, Energy Operations

Overview:

Who We Are:

As a privately held, U.S.-owned and operated company, Crowley provides services to 36 nations and island territories. Our purpose is to bravely advance what's possible to elevate people and planet, with our core values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive guiding everything we do.

 

By expanding and innovating our services, we have expanded our footprint in services within the Logistics, Land Transportation, Shipping, Wind and Fuel industries. Crowley and its affiliated companies have generated more than $3.5 billion in annual revenue through our people's focus on excellence and a culture that values everyone's voices and collaboration. 

 

To continue laying the groundwork and challenge what's possible for our business, we seek to partner with individuals ready to elevate their careers with us.

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid

What You'll Do:

The Director, Energy Operations is responsible for enterprise scheduling, subcontractor coordination, process standardization, and performance analytics across the Energy portfolio. This role establishes consistent planning practices, supports project and dry dock execution, coordinates procurement and subcontractor activities, operational excellence, and provides data-driven insights to improve operational visibility, portfolio performance, and P&L support.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise scheduling for all Energy projects, dry docks, maintenance events, and operational initiatives across the Energy portfolio.
• Develop, maintain, and govern integrated schedules, budgets, planning calendars, milestones, critical path activities, constraints, risks, and dependencies.
• Coordinate subcontractor engagement, vendor readiness, procurement timelines, scope alignment, and service delivery requirements in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against schedule commitments, service expectations, issue resolution, and escalation requirements.
• Standardize practices, tools, workflows, governance routines, reporting cadence, and process improvement methods across assigned portfolio activities.
• Lead Process Improvement efforts with business units within Energy Division to improve KPI performance and overall business function.
• Partner with P&L leaders to support operating cadence, planning discipline, resource utilization, cost awareness, and performance visibility.
• Develop and maintain KPIs, analytics, dashboards, benchmarking methods, and reporting tools to measure schedule performance, subcontractor effectiveness, process compliance, productivity, and portfolio outcomes.
• Analyze performance trends, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions or process improvements to support execution and business performance.
• Prepare portfolio updates, performance summaries, decision support materials, and executive-level reporting for senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

 

Qualifications:

Experience:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in project scheduling, project controls, operations planning, dry dock planning, subcontractor coordination, procurement coordination, process improvement, business analytics, portfolio management, or a related field.
• Experience in marine, energy, industrial, logistics, maintenance, construction, or asset-intensive operations is preferred.
• Experience standardizing processes, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, managing vendor or subcontractor interfaces, developing performance reporting, tracking KPIs, and translating data into business insights is required.

Education & Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Data Analytics, Finance, or a related field is required. Advanced degree or relevant professional certification is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of post-secondary education and directly related experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

 

Technical Proficiencies:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling, project controls, analytics, dashboarding, document management, and collaboration tools is required. Working knowledge of scheduling practices, critical path management, procurement workflows, subcontractor performance tracking, process mapping, operational reporting, variance analysis, and continuous improvement methods is required. Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, ERP systems, procurement platforms, and maintenance or asset management systems is preferred.

Other:

• Ability to travel as needed.

Competencies:

Key competencies include enterprise planning, project scheduling, analytical thinking, process improvement, business acumen, stakeholder management, vendor coordination, communication, problem solving, decision quality, accountability, and ability to influence across a matrixed organization. The role requires the ability to manage competing priorities, interpret performance data, communicate risks and recommendations, and support measurable improvements across the Energy portfolio.

What We Offer? 

We inspire top talent by offering a comprehensive and competitive package that supports the diverse needs of our people—on land, at sea, in offices, and remotely.

 

Our Total Rewards include:

• Competitive pay with recognition programs 
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and paid vacation and holidays
• Leave and family support: parental leave and sick leave
• Learning and growth: access to training and development for continuous skill development
• Well-being resources: Employee Assistance Program, wellness program, and gym membership discounts

Position Location – Seattle/Hybrid

Salary Range is: $165,000 to $230,000

*Pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

 

At Crowley, we invest in you—your success, your health, and your future.

 

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