Director of Project Operations

Clanton & Associates, Inc. Director of Project Operations Boulder, CO
· Full time

Clanton is growing! We are adding a full-time Project Operations Director to our team. This is a unique opportunity to lead operational excellence while contributing directly to project work. You’ll balance strategic oversight with hands‑on project involvement, shaping the future of our delivery processes. This position reports to the CEO and is a member of the company’s Leadership Team.

Clanton & Associates, Inc. is a lighting design and engineering firm renowned nationally and internationally as a leader in sustainable lighting. Beginning in 1981, Clanton & Associates has combined design and technical excellence in lighting and electrical systems for transportation, urban environments, master planning, civic, academic, and day lighting projects.

Clanton is growing! We are adding a full-time Project Operations Director to our team. This is a unique opportunity to lead operational excellence while contributing directly to project work. You’ll balance strategic oversight with hands‑on project involvement, shaping the future of our delivery processes with either an understanding of Architectural Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering. This position reports to the CEO and is a member of the company’s Leadership Team.

If you are passionate about project execution leadership, developing scalable processes, and turning complexity into clarity, this is the role for you! You are the perfect candidate if you enjoy orchestrating people and processes in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and balancing big‑picture thinking with solid day‑to‑day execution. The successful candidate for this role leads with curiosity, accountability, and a drive to build systems that empower great work.

• Oversee project financials, team coordination, and execution quality across the organization
• Balance 50% operational oversight with 50% billable project work
• Resolve resource bottlenecks and refine delivery processes
• Track budgets and timelines, ensuring profitability and efficiency
• Mentor project managers and foster cross‑disciplinary collaboration
• Coordinate with leadership to align project execution with strategic goals
• Lead quality control initiatives and ensure compliance with standards
• Foster a culture of clarity, collaboration, and accountability
• Support proposal development and project planning
• Represent the firm in client meetings and industry events

• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Building)
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, including 4 years in project management
• Substantial project experience working with lighting systems for buildings, roadways, and/or public spaces
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revit, Sketch Up, Microsoft Office
• Ability to lead teams and manage complex project workflows
• Active listening, time management, and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with codes and standards (ASHRAE, IECC, LEED, NEC, etc.)
• Experience deploying automation and artificial intelligence

Salaried, $130,000 - $150,000 annually.