Director of Operations – Oil & Gas Construction - Lafayette Parish

• Onsite leadership role with travel (app 10–12 overnights p/month) across multiple states
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance provided
• $200-260k + Bonus

Growing industrial construction organization is seeking a senior operational leader to oversee a large-scale Oil & Gas/Pipeline division supporting pipeline, midstream, facilities, integrity, maintenance, and power generation projects across multiple states.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee operations across pipeline, midstream, and power generation construction projects
• Lead multiple departments including Project Management, Estimating, Cost Controls, Scheduling, Safety, and Hydrotest
• Manage approximately 12 active projects simultaneously across varying phases and durations
• Review bid opportunities and determine operational fit, staffing capacity, scheduling, and profitability
• Partner closely with sales teams regarding upcoming work and project pipeline planning
• Drive accountability, communication, and execution across teams
• Ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client expectations
• Reallocate personnel and resources to keep projects progressing efficiently
• Maintain and grow client relationships across active and future projects
• Lead operational meetings and coordinate communication between leadership, field teams, and clients
• Monitor metrics tied to budgets, deliverables, timelines, safety, and operational performance
• Mentor senior managers and help scale operational structure as the company continues to grow

What They’re Looking For

• 10–15+ years of experience within Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Midstream Construction
• Proven experience leading operations at a Director, VP, Division Manager, or senior operational leadership level
• Strong understanding of:
• Pipeline construction
• Midstream operations
• Project management oversight
• Estimating and cost controls
• Scheduling and resource planning
• Client-facing operations
• Experience managing multiple departments and large operational teams
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving environment with constantly shifting priorities
• Hands-on leadership style with strong communication and accountability
• Must be comfortable working closely with field operations and executive leadership

Preferred Experience

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Procore
• Bluebeam
• Navisworks

Additional Details

• Onsite leadership role with travel across multiple states
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance provided
• High-visibility role with long-term growth potential