Director of Operations - Engineering
Atlas OT•Centennial, CO
•$115,000 - $145,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Atlas OT is a premium systems integrator delivering industrial automation, controls engineering, and lifecycle OT support across energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and mission‑critical industries. We combine engineering rigor, field‑ready execution, and transparent project delivery to help clients operate safely, efficiently, and with confidence. As we expand our execution capabilities and scale our project portfolio, we are seeking a Director of Operations who brings deep experience in EPC environments or industrial systems integration. This leader will shape our operational strategy, elevate delivery performance, and ensure Atlas OT continues to execute with excellence, compliance, and technical depth.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, EPC project delivery, or systems integration.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing multi‑discipline technical teams.
- Strong understanding of PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networking, and instrumentation.
- Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects with strict scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
- Experience with EPC workflows: design packages, submittals, RFIs, procurement, fabrication, QA/QC, and commissioning.
- Demonstrated success building operational systems, processes, and KPIs in a technical organization.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a Senior Project Manager, Engineering Manager, or Operations Manager in an EPC or systems integration environment.
- Experience with UL508A panel fabrication, FAT/SAT execution, and commissioning leadership.
- Familiarity with ISO‑style quality systems or structured QA/QC frameworks.
- PMP, CAP, PE, or similar professional certification.
- Experience in energy, water/wastewater, manufacturing, or infrastructure sectors.
Responsibilities
- Lead day‑to‑day operations across engineering, project management, fabrication, and field execution.
- Build and maintain operational systems, processes, and KPIs that support scalable growth.
- Oversee resource planning, workload balancing, and staffing strategy across active and upcoming projects.
- Drive continuous improvement in delivery workflows, documentation standards, and quality systems.
- Provide executive oversight for automation and controls projects across design, procurement, fabrication, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and turnover.
- Ensure project managers and engineering leads maintain accurate schedules, budgets, risk registers, and change logs.
- Support escalation management, technical issue resolution, and client communication for high‑visibility projects.
- Review engineering deliverables for completeness, constructability, and compliance with client and industry standards.
- Guide teams through EPC‑style workflows, including design reviews, submittals, RFI management, and turnover documentation.
- Ensure alignment between engineering, procurement, fabrication, and field execution.
- Oversee vendor relationships, panel shops, instrumentation suppliers, and system integrator partners.
- Support development and enforcement of technical standards, QA/QC processes, and commissioning procedures.
- Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and technical staff.
- Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and career development pathways for technical and operational roles.
- Promote a safety‑first mindset across all field and shop activities.
- Collaborate with leadership on pricing strategy, proposal development, and margin protection.
- Support contract review, risk assessment, and scope definition for new opportunities.
- Provide operational input into long‑term strategic planning, capacity expansion, and organizational design.
Benefits
- Total compensation plan provides pay above average for our industry.
- Opportunities for bonus compensation.
- Hybrid / Flexible schedule work
- Company sponsored training and certifications
- PPE Reimbursement Program
- $50/month Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Paid Time off for all Federal Holidays (11 total)
- 120 hours / year of accrued Paid Time Off (inclusive of 10 Vacation and 5 sick days)
- Merit Based Rewards and Bonuses such as Quarterly Bonus
- Employee recognition
- New Employee Referral Bonus
- Pick your tax advantage bonus - elect to get tax-free contributions to education expenses such as tuition assistance, dependent care, and retirement.
- Large group medical, vision and dental coverage
- For HSA eligible plans, employer HSA contribution equal to employee contribution up to federally allowable limits.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions matching employee contributions up to 5% or federally allowable limits.
- Group Term Life and AD&D Coverage
- Employer Provided Disability Plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Perks Program
- Voluntary Employee Programs, including: Pet Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Plan, Legal Shield, ID Shield
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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