Director of Operations - Engineering

Director of OperationsLocation: Pensacola, FL | In-Office (5 Days Preferred) Compensation: $125,000 – $140,000 DOE Employment Type: Full-Time

About This Opportunity

Our client is a growing, DBE-certified geospatial services firm delivering professional land surveying, LiDAR, GIS, aerial mapping, and photogrammetry to State DOTs and engineering firms across the Southeast. With almost 40 employees and consistent year-over-year revenue growth, they are adding a Director of Operations to serve as the operational backbone of the business. This is a senior leadership role — you will report directly to the owner, serve as a peer to the Survey Manager and BD lead, and be expected to bring structure, accountability, and financial discipline to a firm that is scaling fast.

What You'll Own

• Direct leadership of a team of 10–12, including CAD technicians, survey techs, compilers, and operations staff
• P&L management and financial performance — you understand the numbers and drive them
• Job costing on active projects — tracking, flagging, and correcting margin before it's a problem
• Workflow and capacity planning across disciplines
• Process standardization — you build systems that scale and hold people accountable to them
• Vendor, subcontractor, and resource management
• Collaboration with the Survey Manager and BD lead on project pipeline and resource allocation
• Direct interface with the owner on financial reporting, staffing decisions, and strategic priorities

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of operations management experience, with a meaningful track record inside a survey, mapping, geospatial, or engineering/consulting firm — this is non-negotiable
• Demonstrated P&L ownership and hands-on job costing experience in a project-based environment
• A leader who can be the adult in the room — someone the owner trusts to make decisions, manage people, and protect margin
• Proficiency with project management and job costing platforms standard to the industry
• Strong organizational and communication skills — you can manage up, down, and across without drama
• DOT project experience is a plus, not a requirement
• No licensure required

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary $125,000 – $140,000 depending on experience
• Performance bonus up to 20% tied to company results
• 4 weeks PTO
• Health insurance — 85% employer-paid
• 401(k) — eligible after 1 year

Noor Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

This position requires the ability to sit and stand for extended periods, operate standard office equipment, and occasionally visit field or project sites. Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.