Director of Operations
Director of Operations
📍 Denver, CO (On-site preferred)
💼 Full-time | 5-10 years experience
💰 Base: $150K-$175K + Bonus (Total Comp: $200K)
About the Company
Our client is a leading consulting and investment banking firm focused exclusively on the built environment, including engineering, construction, infrastructure, and industrials. With over 70 years of industry expertise, they serve as a trusted advisor, delivering transformational outcomes through deep sector knowledge, strategic guidance, and operational excellence.
The Opportunity
We are partnered with a firm to identify a Director of Operations for a newly created role in Denver, CO. This position is ideal for a strategic operator who thrives in a professional services environment and is passionate about building scalable systems, aligning cross-functional teams, and driving operational efficiency.
This is not a compliance-focused role - it's a hands-on opportunity to lead the operational "factory floor" of a high-performing organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and optimize workflows across consulting and investment banking teams
- Evaluate and enhance the firm's technology stack to support scalable growth
- Develop and implement best practices for identifying and targeting potential clients
- Build and maintain a standardized SIM (Strategic Information Memorandum) process
- Align cross-functional teams on consistent procedures and systems
- Drive operational excellence through data, systems, and people
- Collaborate with leadership to ensure alignment with strategic goals
- Lead initiatives that improve internal processes and client delivery
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 5-10 years of relevant experience in operations, ideally within professional services, investment banking, or industrials
- Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable systems and workflows
- Strong understanding of operational tools, procedures, and performance metrics
- Experience with technology platforms that support business operations
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without authority
- A strategic thinker who can also execute tactically
- Prior experience in the industrials or built environment sectors is a plus
- Based in or willing to relocate to Denver, CO
Why This Role?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the operational backbone of a respected firm in a high-impact industry. You'll work alongside seasoned professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and help drive operational excellence in a dynamic and growing organization.
Interested in learning more?
Apply now or reach out to Selby Jennings for a conversation.
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