Director of Operations - Engineering

Gervino Group • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

This is a senior technical leadership role. We are seeking a civil, structural, or architectural engineer with consulting experience in restoration, forensic engineering, and/or building enclosure to lead engineering operations and client delivery. This is a client-facing, consulting role — not a desk-only operations position. Who This Role Is For You are a technically credible engineer who: Has led engineering teams in a consulting environment Enjoys working directly with clients, projects, and people Understands utilization, revenue, and delivery, not just design Thrives in an employee-owned, entrepreneurial culture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architecture
• 8+ years in engineering consulting, design, construction, or forensics
• Direct experience in restoration & repair engineering, forensic engineering, and/or building enclosure
• Client-facing consulting experience (this is not a back-office role)
• Experience leading teams and overseeing technical deliverables
• Ability to read, review, and interpret drawings and reports

Nice To Haves

• PE or AIA license

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineers, consultants, and project managers
• Act as PM on select complex projects while maintaining utilization expectations
• Oversee project delivery, schedules, quality, and consistency of work product
• Partner with business development on proposals and technical input
• Own department-level metrics: utilization, backlog, revenue, and margins
• Maintain high-touch client relationships on complex consulting engagements
• Contribute to strategic planning, staffing, and annual goals

Benefits

• Employee-owned firm (ESOP)
• Competitive compensation + 15% incentive bonus
• Strong benefits and PTO
• Emphasis on professional growth, learning, and leadership
• Collaborative, values-driven culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director