Atlas OT · 4 hours ago
Director of Operations \- Engineering
Centennial, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAtlas OT is a premium systems integrator specializing in industrial automation and controls engineering. They are seeking a Director of Operations who will lead project delivery, resource planning, and ensure operational excellence in EPC environments. The role involves overseeing project managers and engineers, managing vendor relationships, and driving continuous improvement in operational processes.
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Responsibilities
Lead day‑to‑day operations across engineering, project management, fabrication, and field execution
Build and maintain operational systems, processes, and KPIs that support scalable growth
Oversee resource planning, workload balancing, and staffing strategy across active and upcoming projects
Drive continuous improvement in delivery workflows, documentation standards, and quality systems
Provide executive oversight for automation and controls projects across design, procurement, fabrication, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and turnover
Ensure project managers and engineering leads maintain accurate schedules, budgets, risk registers, and change logs
Support escalation management, technical issue resolution, and client communication for high‑visibility projects
Review engineering deliverables for completeness, constructability, and compliance with client and industry standards
Guide teams through EPC‑style workflows, including design reviews, submittals, RFI management, and turnover documentation
Ensure alignment between engineering, procurement, fabrication, and field execution
Oversee vendor relationships, panel shops, instrumentation suppliers, and system integrator partners
Support development and enforcement of technical standards, QA/QC processes, and commissioning procedures
Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and technical staff
Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Support recruiting, onboarding, and career development pathways for technical and operational roles
Promote a safety‑first mindset across all field and shop activities
Collaborate with leadership on pricing strategy, proposal development, and margin protection
Support contract review, risk assessment, and scope definition for new opportunities
Provide operational input into long‑term strategic planning, capacity expansion, and organizational design
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, EPC project delivery, or systems integration
5+ years of leadership experience managing multi-discipline technical teams
Strong understanding of PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networking, and instrumentation
Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects with strict scope, schedule, and budget requirements
Experience with EPC workflows: design packages, submittals, RFIs, procurement, fabrication, QA/QC, and commissioning
Demonstrated success building operational systems, processes, and KPIs in a technical organization
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills
Preferred
Prior experience as a Senior Project Manager, Engineering Manager, or Operations Manager in an EPC or systems integration environment
Experience with UL508A panel fabrication, FAT/SAT execution, and commissioning leadership
Familiarity with ISO-style quality systems or structured QA/QC frameworks
PMP, CAP, PE, or similar professional certification
Experience in energy, water/wastewater, manufacturing, or infrastructure sectors
Benefits
Hybrid / Flexible schedule work
Company sponsored training and certifications
PPE Reimbursement Program
$50/month Cell Phone Reimbursement
Paid Time off for all Federal Holidays (11 total)
120 hours / year of accrued Paid Time Off (inclusive of 10 Vacation and 5 sick days)
Merit Based Rewards and Bonuses such as
Quarterly Bonus
Employee recognition
New Employee Referral Bonus
Pick your tax advantage bonus - elect to get tax-free contributions to education expenses such as tuition assistance, dependent care, and retirement.
Large group medical, vision and dental coverage
For HSA eligible plans, employer HSA contribution equal to employee contribution up to federally allowable limits
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions matching employee contributions up to 5% or federally allowable limits.
Group Term Life and AD&D Coverage
Employer Provided Disability Plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Perks Program
Voluntary Employee Programs, including:
Pet Insurance
Critical Illness
Accident Plan
Legal Shield
ID Shield
Company
Atlas OT
Atlas OT is focused on making your Operational Technologies such as PLCs, SCADA, DCS and Industrial Networks work more efficiently through better system integration, clear and concise programming and standards, and turn-key solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase