About this opportunity
Mainerafting lists this Northeast Regional Ops Leader — Engineering & Tech Services opportunity in bangor, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead. Grow. Build What’s Next.
We are seeking an accomplished Northeast Regional Operations Director to provide senior leadership and operational oversight for all technical service divisions across our Northeast region, including Engineering, Environmental, Planning, Architecture, BIM, GIS, and Land Surveying.
This position is ideal for a leader who values ownership, is energized by growth, and wants to make a lasting impact on the organization, its people, and the communities we serve. As a fast‑growing 100% employee‑owned professional services firm, we believe the best leaders think like owners, invest in people, and prepare the organization for the future by building resilient teams, modernizing processes, and supporting long‑term success.
About Our Company
At Haley Ward, our team of over 280 employee-owners value accountability and collaboration. These values drive us to provide every client with a quality service that meets, and often exceeds, their expectations, and is one of the reasons clients routinely return to us for help.
Haley Ward’s work philosophy is to take advantage of the benefits of collaboration, mentoring, and face‑to‑face communication in order to optimize our operations and performance for our clients.
The Role
The Northeast Regional Operations Director aligns regional operations with strategic goals while ensuring technical excellence, financial performance, and a strong, values‑driven culture. This role partners closely with executive leadership and technical division leaders to improve processes, strengthen collaboration, and position the region for sustained growth.
Key Responsibilities
Provide executive oversight of all Northeast technical service divisions
Drive operational consistency, process improvement, and performance across disciplines
Lead, mentor, and develop regional and technical leadership teams
Support growth initiatives, client relationships, and market expansion
Champion safety, quality, risk management, and regulatory compliance
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and people‑centered culture
Contribute to long‑term strategic planning and succession development
What We’re Looking For
Senior leadership experience in an engineering, architectural, environmental, or related professional services organization
Strong business, financial, and operational acumen
A leadership style grounded in collaboration, mentorship, and accountability
Ability to lead change and continuous improvement initiatives
PE or equivalent professional licensure preferred
Why Join Us
We offer a competitive total compensation package that reflects the scope and impact of this role, including:
Competitive base salary
Performance-based bonus opportunities
ESOP participation with company‑provided ownership shares
A comprehensive benefits package designed to support health and well‑being
Haley Ward is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer; all employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Location: Onsite in Bangor, ME office preferred, other office locations may be considered (Portsmouth, NH) (Maynard, MA) (Portland, ME)
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Worksite address
bangor, ME, 04401, US
Who can apply
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