Director of Operations

Overview

At Road Guard , we protect people and infrastructure. As Director of Operations,you'lllead field execution and project management across the Western region, driving safety, operational consistency, and financial performance while building teams as dependable as the infrastructure we protect.

The Director of Operations leads daily operations and PMO functions across multiple regions to ensure safe, profitable, and efficient delivery. This role manages operational execution and financial oversight of concurrent roadway safety projects through field crews, project managers, superintendents, and regional leaders while advancing operational maturity and preparing the business for scale.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Field Leadership & Execution:Lead regional operations team delivering concurrent roadway safety projects. Empower field crews, superintendents, and general superintendentstoownexecution and deliver results safely, profitably, and on time. Put people first by creating safe working conditions and investing in team development.

• Project Management Office (PMO) Leadership:Oversee project management including scheduling, resource allocation, budget tracking, and stakeholder communication. Ensure projects flow seamlessly from award through closeout with clear visibility into performance, margins, and risk.

• Financial Acumen & Performance Management:Own operational budgets, project margins, and P&L performance. Use data and financial analysis to uncover opportunities, drive accountability, and course-correct in real-time.
  
  Demonstrate strong project-level financial management including cost control, change orders, and revenue recognition.

• Operational Excellence & Scalability:Deploy lean process improvements that simplify complexity, boost efficiency, and ensure accountability. Champion scalable systems that enable growth without sacrificing speed or quality.

• People Development & Workforce Agility:Build high-performance field and PMO teams.
  
  Identify and grow emerging leaders, support frontline agility, and partner with People & Talent to ensure the right skillsinthe right place.

• Cross-Functional Impact:Connect Sales, Estimating, Engineering, Safety, and Supply Chain. Remove barriers, accelerate resolution, and ensure alignment. Deliver clear project documentation, updates, and reports to all stakeholders.

• Safety & Compliance:Embed culture of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Ensure adherence tocompany policy and best practices,OSHA standards, traffic control requirements, and roadway safety regulations.

Other Duties:

• Manage internal communications and change management for operational initiatives

• Visit project sites regularly (~50% travel throughout West region) tomonitoroperations, address client concerns, and build team morale

• Participate in strategic planning and business development as needed

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong financial acumen with demonstratedability to manage project budgets, margins, and P&L performance

• Operational leadership and field execution skills

• Data-driven decision-making with analytical capabilities

• Experience leading project management functions and teams

• Demonstrated experience with lean principles and continuous improvement

• Proficient in operations systems, project management tools, and financial analysis

• Clear communicator capable of aligning diverse teams to common goals

• Proven ability to improve performance metrics through leadership and coaching

• Skilled in managing change and building engagement

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software (Procore, Smartsheet, MS Project)

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Who You Are:

• Put People First:Safety and wellbeing of your teamsitsabove all else. You create safe working conditions, invest in developing others, and build teams that protect each other. You lead by example and give your team the tools to succeed.

• Always Do the Right Thing:Youoperatewith integrity and transparency. You make decisions that…