Director of Operations [HT-995110]

VisionSpark•Manassas, VA

21d•$175,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our ideal Director of Operations is/has: Strong risk mitigation skills – Risks are identified early. Through proactive planning and disciplined execution, the protection of the business and its people come first. Strong communicator – Your communication is clear and consistent. You make expectations simple and prevent confusion before it starts. Strong leadership skills – You lead with confidence, accountability, and stability. People trust your direction and follow through because you set the tone first. Process-oriented – Scaling is structured. Workflows are refined. Teams execute the same way every time. You’re disciplined about doing things the right way, not just the fast way, but the HPS way! Solutions-oriented – You don’t get stuck in problems—you move through them. Through calm decision-making and steady follow-through, practical solutions come naturally. Collaborative – You build strong relationships across departments and keep people moving in the same direction. You’re team-first, and you believe alignment drives performance. Our ideal Director of Operations will be a key driver of execution across fabrication, construction, and manufacturing projects at High Purity Systems. This person will bring consistency to how work gets done and protect profitability through disciplined operations. They’ll help ensure projects move forward smoothly and the business continues scaling the right way. This is a highly visible role with real influence on strong outcomes and company growth.

Requirements

A minimum of three years senior-level, cross-functional operations leadership experience
Divisional operational leadership experience
Experience managing a $30M budget and overseeing cost control
Proven project management experience with scope control and change management success
Experience managing teams with 10+ direct reports
Background in Mechanical Construction, Manufacturing, or Fabrication environments

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multiple divisions simultaneously
Experience managing a $50M budget with cost control across multiple divisions
Pipe or process piping fabrication experience
Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS®) experience
OSHA certification
Process improvement certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, ISO 9001)

Responsibilities

Lead operational execution across construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and special projects.
Support strategic execution of company vision through process improvement and scalable structure.
Reinforce a safety-first, quality-driven culture as the standard.
Drive EOS® rhythms including L10s, Rocks, and issue-solving across the organization.
Collaborate closely across departments to keep teams aligned, informed, and moving forward.
Encourage ideas and feedback from team members for creative and innovative operational improvements and evaluate suggestions for implementation.
Manage team schedules once projects are awarded and coordinate resourcing across active work.
Monitor production and performance metrics to keep the operation on track and in the black.
Oversee change management including scope creep, change orders, and margin protection.
Ensure project turnover documentation is accurate, complete, and delivered professionally to customers.
Maintain operational processes and standards that teams follow consistently.
Stay connected to technical expertise—knowing where answers live and who to lean on.
Develop people, strengthen teams, and create clear expectations across the workforce.
Own safety, quality, and compliance across project execution and daily operations.
Manage financial performance including budgeting, cost control, and operational accountability.
Protect customer trust by setting expectations and addressing concerns with urgency and professionalism.
Monitor workforce rules and regulations, including collective bargaining requirements, with discipline.
Drive consistent follow-through, solving issues quickly and preventing repeat breakdowns.
Promote structure and measurable operations, not reactive or chaotic.