Regional Operations Director

IPS-Integrated Project Services • Emeryville, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

IPS is seeking a Regional Operations Director for its Emeryville, California office. The role oversees and implements corporate strategy for regional growth across Design, Construction, Compliance, and Project Controls, and supports growth of the region’s Consulting, Engineering and Design, Construction Management, Compliance, and Project Controls services. The Director represents and champions the regional office, supports corporate strategy development and implementation, and ensures the office provides high-quality management, administrative, and technical services. The role also supports divisional revenue and profit goals, regional business planning, client relationships, business development, hiring and retention, staff development, and compliance with company policies and regulations.

The position is safety-sensitive and designated for field work, including activities at client sites in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other non-administrative areas. Travel duration, if any, depends on project complexity and location. The salary range is $235,300 to $360,800, depending on experience, skill set, and education. Interviews are conducted in person or virtually, with video required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of diversified engineering, construction, or cGMP qualification experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a management capacity overseeing planning, designing, construction, and qualification of engineering services.
• Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in business administration, including the ability to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate cGMP technical work.
• Proven ability to obtain cooperation through analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, superior communication, team building, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to perform designated field work at client sites in non-administrative areas; the role is safety-sensitive.
• Availability for travel as determined by project complexity and location.

Responsibilities

• Represent and champion the Regional Office, promote a professional atmosphere, and look after its well-being.
• Coordinate activities in the Regional Office, including social activities, and communicate regional office requirements to the corporate office.
• Serve as a direct connection between the Regional Office and corporate office.
• Support development of corporate strategies and implement them in the region.
• Ensure the Regional Office provides high-quality management, administrative, and technical services.
• Assist divisions in achieving annual revenue and profit goals from the regional office.
• Develop and manage relationships with key accounts in the region.
• Coordinate regional business development activities closely with the corporate office.
• Support corporate strategic initiatives, including Business Development, Regional Office Development, IPS 4.0, and Management functions as they mature and can be delegated.
• Support each division in managing the region’s budget and business plan.
• Facilitate hiring and retention of personnel supporting the region.
• Ensure regional employees are properly managed and trained and comply with policy and regulations.
• Foster a positive work environment and facilitate effective staff development.
• Manage and maintain administrative staff to provide needed support while minimizing administrative costs.
• Make presentations to prospective clients and lead presentations for proposals and projects.

What This Job Offers

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