Director of Operations – Oil & Gas Construction

Director of Operations – Oil & Gas Construction - Lafayette Parish Onsite leadership role with travel (app 10–12 overnights p/month) across multiple states Company vehicle or vehicle allowance provided $200-260k + BonusGrowing industrial construction organization is seeking a senior operational leader to oversee a large-scale Oil & Gas/Pipeline division supporting pipeline, midstream, facilities, integrity, maintenance, and power generation projects across multiple states.What You’ll Be Doing Oversee operations across pipeline, midstream, and power generation construction projects Lead multiple departments including Project Management, Estimating, Cost Controls, Scheduling, Safety, and Hydrotest Manage approximately 12 active projects simultaneously across varying phases and durations Review bid opportunities and determine operational fit, staffing capacity, scheduling, and profitability Partner closely with sales teams regarding upcoming work and project pipeline planning Drive accountability, communication, and execution across teams Ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client expectations Reallocate personnel and resources to keep projects progressing efficiently Maintain and grow client relationships across active and future projects Lead operational meetings and coordinate communication between leadership, field teams, and clients Monitor metrics tied to budgets, deliverables, timelines, safety, and operational performance Mentor senior managers and help scale operational structure as the company continues to growWhat They’re Looking For 10–15+ years of experience within Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Midstream Construction Proven experience leading operations at a Director, VP, Division Manager, or senior operational leadership level Strong understanding of: Pipeline construction Midstream operations Project management oversight Estimating and cost controls Scheduling and resource planning Client-facing operations Experience managing multiple departments and large operational teams Ability to operate in a fast-moving environment with constantly shifting priorities Hands-on leadership style with strong communication and accountability Must be comfortable working closely with field operations and executive leadership Preferred Experience Primavera P6 Microsoft Project Procore Bluebeam NavisworksAdditional Details Onsite leadership role with travel across multiple states Company vehicle or vehicle allowance provided High-visibility role with long-term growth potential