Northeast Operations Director

About Our CompanyAt Haley Ward, our team of over 280 employee-owners value accountability and collaboration. These values drive us to provide every client with a quality service that meets, and often exceeds, their expectations, and is one of the reasons clients routinely return to us for help. Haley Ward's work philosophy is to take advantage of the benefits of collaboration, mentoring, and face-to-face communication in order to optimize our operations and performance for our clients.The RoleThe Northeast Regional Operations Director aligns regional operations with strategic goals while ensuring technical excellence, financial performance, and a strong, values-driven culture. This role partners closely with executive leadership and technical division leaders to improve processes, strengthen collaboration, and position the region for sustained growth.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide executive oversight of all Northeast technical service divisionsDrive operational consistency, process improvement, and performance across disciplinesLead, mentor, and develop regional and technical leadership teamsSupport growth initiatives, client relationships, and market expansionChampion safety, quality, risk management, and regulatory complianceFoster a collaborative, accountable, and people-centered cultureContribute to long-term strategic planning and succession developmentWhat We're Looking ForSenior leadership experience in an engineering, architectural, environmental, or related professional services organizationStrong business, financial, and operational acumenA leadership style grounded in collaboration, mentorship, and accountabilityAbility to lead change and continuous improvement initiativesPE or equivalent professional licensure preferredWhy Join UsWe offer a competitive total compensation package that reflects the scope and impact of this role, including:A $5,000 signing bonus!Performance-based bonus opportunitiesESOP participation with company-provided ownership sharesA comprehensive benefits package designed to support health and well-beingHaley Ward is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, all employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.Location: Onsite in Bangor, ME office preferred, other office locations may be considered (Portsmouth, NH) (Maynard, MA) (Portland, ME)J-18808-Ljbffr