Mission Critical - Operations Leader

Engineering Economics, Inc.•Sterling, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At EEI, we believe in doing things the right way, with excellence, integrity, and genuine care for our people. As an employee-owned company, our People First culture is rooted in trust, accountability, and shared success. As an Operations Leader, you'll play a key role in leading some of the most sophisticated data center operations in the industry. You'll provide leadership to Team Leaders and project teams across multiple sites, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and with the operational excellence our clients expect. You'll serve as a trusted leader who helps teams succeed, supports client relationships, and drives performance across your region. In this role, you'll focus on developing people, coordinating resources, solving operational challenges, and ensuring consistency across mission critical projects. You'll work closely with project teams, clients, and EEI leadership to strengthen operations, improve performance, and support continued growth. This position is ideal for an experienced leader who enjoys mentoring others, building strong teams, solving complex challenges, and making a tangible impact on both people and business performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted.
Demonstrated experience leading teams, supervisors, or operational groups in a complex environment.
Strong organizational, resource planning, and project management skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.
Strong communication, coaching, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
Experience supporting financial performance, operational effectiveness, and business objectives.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly in support of project sites, teams, and clients.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in mission critical, data center, healthcare, laboratory, or other high-reliability environments.
Experience leading Team Leaders, supervisors, or multi-site operations.
Experience with workforce planning, staffing strategies, and operational resource management.
Professional certifications such as PMP, PE, LEED AP, CxA, BCxA, AABC, NEBB, or similar credentials.

Responsibilities

Lead and Develop Teams: Coach, mentor, and support Team Leaders and project teams while fostering accountability, growth, and engagement.
Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee operations across assigned mission critical sites and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and consistently.
Manage Resources Effectively: Coordinate staffing, workforce planning, and resource allocation to balance workloads and meet project demands.
Strengthen Client Relationships: Serve as a trusted partner to clients by proactively addressing concerns, resolving challenges, and delivering exceptional service.
Support Financial Performance: Help drive profitability through labor planning, forecasting, budget oversight, and proactive operational decision-making.
Improve Processes and Performance: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in quality, safety, operational execution, and team effectiveness.
Contribute to Growth: Support project development, proposals, strategic planning, and initiatives that strengthen existing client partnerships and expand service offerings.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% employer funded
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Company-paid LTD, STD, and basic life insurance
Voluntary life, accident coverage, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Profit-sharing + discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) retirement plan with company match; 100% immediate vesting
Vacation + sick time
Eight (8) paid + two (2) floating holidays
Parental Leave
Milestone Travel Award (Every 5 Years)
Remote first company
Paid certifications, seminars, and conferences
Professional development opportunities