Senior Engineering Director

Senior Director of Engineering in Charlotte, NC or Frisco, TX (Client Site)

The Senior Director of Engineering provides expert technical leadership for all critical building equipment and systems. This role oversees engineering operations, develops maintenance strategies, and drives system optimization initiatives. The position requires extensive knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and automation technologies. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with strategic leadership skills to ensure optimal facility performance while maintaining excellent client relationships.

• Lead daily engineering operations, including system monitoring, incident response, and performance optimization
• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with organizational goals and technical requirements
• Build and manage cross‑functional relationships between engineering teams and other departments
• Establish operational metrics and KPIs to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
• Drive process standardization and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce manual intervention
• Manage operational budgets and resource allocation for maximum efficiency
• Lead incident management processes, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective measures
• Oversee capacity planning and infrastructure scalability to support business growth

• 7+ years of experience in engineering operations or related technical roles
• Proven experience leading operational teams in a technical environment
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, system architecture, and operational best practices
• Experience with monitoring tools, incident management systems, and operational metrics
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
• Experience with Dev Ops methodologies and practices
• Knowledge of automation tools and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes
• Certification in ITIL, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence frameworks
• Experience in cloud infrastructure management (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Ability to balance strategic vision with tactical execution
• Proactive approach to identifying and addressing operational challenges
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
• Data‑driven decision‑making approach
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Monday‑Friday day shift with on‑call 24/7 for emergency response

$,000 with a 20% targeted bonus of the annual salary

–  USD per year

On‑site – Charlotte, NC, Frisco, TX

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

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