Director of Operations - Engineering

Director of OperationsLocation: Pensacola, FL | In-Office (5 Days Preferred) Compensation: $125,000 – $140,000 DOE Employment Type: Full-TimeAbout This OpportunityOur client is a growing, DBE-certified geospatial services firm delivering professional land surveying, LiDAR, GIS, aerial mapping, and photogrammetry to State DOTs and engineering firms across the Southeast. With almost 40 employees and consistent year-over-year revenue growth, they are adding a Director of Operations to serve as the operational backbone of the business. This is a senior leadership role — you will report directly to the owner, serve as a peer to the Survey Manager and BD lead, and be expected to bring structure, accountability, and financial discipline to a firm that is scaling fast.What You'll OwnDirect leadership of a team of 10–12, including CAD technicians, survey techs, compilers, and operations staffP&L management and financial performance — you understand the numbers and drive themJob costing on active projects — tracking, flagging, and correcting margin before it's a problemWorkflow and capacity planning across disciplinesProcess standardization — you build systems that scale and hold people accountable to themVendor, subcontractor, and resource managementCollaboration with the Survey Manager and BD lead on project pipeline and resource allocationDirect interface with the owner on financial reporting, staffing decisions, and strategic prioritiesWhat We're Looking For10+ years of operations management experience, with a meaningful track record inside a survey, mapping, geospatial, or engineering/consulting firm — this is non-negotiableDemonstrated P&L ownership and hands-on job costing experience in a project-based environmentA leader who can be the adult in the room — someone the owner trusts to make decisions, manage people, and protect marginProficiency with project management and job costing platforms standard to the industryStrong organizational and communication skills — you can manage up, down, and across without dramaDOT project experience is a plus, not a requirementNo licensure requiredCompensation & BenefitsBase salary $125,000 – $140,000 depending on experiencePerformance bonus up to 20% tied to company results4 weeks PTOHealth insurance — 85% employer-paid401(k) — eligible after 1 yearNoor Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.This position requires the ability to sit and stand for extended periods, operate standard office equipment, and occasionally visit field or project sites. Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.