Director of Operations - 7+ years Experience Energy Mgt

COMPANY

Hawkeye Energy Solutions is an engineering-driven leader in utility metering, building automation, energy efficiency, and data analytics, providing solutions that help organizations understand, manage, and reduce energy consumption. We design, develop, install, and support metering and automation systems across utilities including power, steam, water, oil, and gas. Our solutions help customers monitor usage, capture accurate revenue, improve operational insights, and drive sustainable performance.

POSITION

As our Director of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in guiding Hawkeye's operational strategy, optimizing processes, overseeing project delivery, and supporting our continued growth in the energy efficiency and smart building sectors. This is a full time salaried position.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational oversight across engineering, project delivery, metering and automation initiatives.
• Develop and refine operational processes, policies, and workflow standards to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to support long-term strategic planning and organizational development.
• Drive KPI-based decision-making through performance analytics, project metrics, and operational dashboards.
• Oversee resource planning, staffing, workload management and department coordination.
• Ensure high-quality execution of energy reviews, automation projects, metering system deployments, and customer support operations.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships.
• Support budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost-managed project delivery.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in operations, engineering services, energy management, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of project management, metering systems, automation/control technology, or energy efficiency solutions.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Data-driven decision maker experienced with metrics and analytics tools.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A collaborative engineering environment committed to innovation and sustainability.
• Competitive salary and incentive opportunities.
• Medical, dental & vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation.
• Retirement plan.

OTHER

• Mailing address:
• H.R at Hawkeye Energy Solutions
• 1006 Geneva St.
• Shorewood, IL 60404
• E-MAIL: [email protected]

Local candidates only currently authorized to work in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your preferred salary range per hour?
• If you have a LinkedIn profile, please provide it.
• Are you willing to travel to downtown Chicago and the Chicagoland area for field work?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Shorewood, IL 60404 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Shorewood, IL 60404: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person