Director of Operations [HT-1017827]

VisionSpark•Manassas, VA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Do you love being the person who brings order to operations and guides the team across the finish line—safely, efficiently, and with pride? Are you the kind of leader who can walk into fast-moving projects, create structure quickly, and keep everyone aligned when timelines get tight? Do you thrive in the space where teamwork, accountability, and execution all collide? If you’re a strong, solutions-driven leader who protects performance and builds momentum, High Purity Systems wants to talk to you! The ideal Director of Operations has strong risk mitigation skills, is a strong communicator, possesses strong leadership skills, is process-oriented, solutions-oriented, and collaborative. This person will be a key driver of execution across fabrication, construction, and manufacturing projects at High Purity Systems. This role will bring consistency to how work gets done and protect profitability through disciplined operations, helping 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

Background in Mechanical Construction or Fabrication environments (exp. Machinist, HVAC technician, Mechanical Insulator, Mechanical Engineer etc....)
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

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
Experience with unions and collective bargaining agreements
Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS®) experience
OSHA certification
Process improvement certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, ISO 9001)
Experience managing union employees

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.