Operations Director at AMS Industrial LLC – Lafayette, Colorado

Lead Industrial Construction at Scale Step Into an Operations Director Role Built for Growth

Position Title: Operations Director
Company Name: AMS Industrial LLC
Pay Range: $150,000 $170,000 per year (base salary) + performance & year-end bonuses
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: MondayFriday
Location: Lafayette, CO
Type of Construction/Work they perform: General Construction (Industrial)

AMS Industrial is seeking an experienced Operations Director to provide senior-level leadership across multiple industrial construction projects nationwide. This role is ideal for a seasoned construction professional who has personally led numerous $1M$20M industrial or heavy civil projects and is ready to expand their impact beyond individual project execution into broader operational leadership.

The Operations Director will oversee project performance, mentor project management teams, support strategic growth initiatives, and help drive consistency, profitability, and operational excellence across AMSs expanding portfolio of work.

AMS Industrial is a prime contractor specializing in industrial construction with heavy mechanical and civil scopes, positioned for significant growth over the next decade. Our core work includes dams and waterways projects featuring heavy mechanical systems such as dam gates, bulkheads/stoplogs, piping, and valvesboth inside powerhouses and across exterior dam structures.

AMSs leadership team includes Scott Lynn, Chairman, a widely respected construction executive who has successfully scaled multiple contractors from tens of millions to hundreds of millions in annual revenue. Under this leadership, AMS is focused on high-margin, low-competition remote federal projects, primarily with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation, while expanding into strategic areas such as electrical undergrounding and fuel piping. With strong capitalization and a competitive bonding advantage, AMS offers a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a growing industrial contractor.

• Provide operational oversight for multiple industrial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

• Support and mentor Project Managers and field leadership to ensure consistent execution, communication, and accountability.

• Oversee project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and profitability.

• Partner with project teams to proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve execution challenges.

• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, federal project standards, and AMS operational policies.

• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning, resource allocation, and growth initiatives.

• Support pursuit strategies, project transitions, and operational readiness for new awards.

• Maintain strong engagement with job sites, fostering teamwork and alignment between office and field operations.

• Travel regularly to AMS Industrial project sites across the contiguous United States.

• 10+ years of experience in construction project management or operations, ideally within industrial, heavy civil, or heavy mechanical construction.

• Proven track record personally managing multiple projects in the $1M$20M range with successful financial outcomes.

• Strong operational, analytical, and leadership capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style.

• Experience or exposure to federal construction projects (USACE, Bureau of Reclamation, DOE, etc.) is strongly preferred.

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• U.S. Citizenship required (Department of Defense requisite).

• Willingness to travel regularly to job sites nationwide.

• No specific licenses or certifications required.

• Base Salary: $150,000 $170,000 per year

• Bonuses: Performance-based and year-end bonuses

• Potential Employee Ownership / Profit Sharing Program

• Weekly pay cycle

• Retirement savings program

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Life and disability insurance options

• Paid time off

• Paid training and certifications

• Company vehicle and/or mileage reimbursement

• Tech package

• Relocation assistance available

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

• Referral bonus program

• Prevailing wage project exposure

• Safety equipment provided

Work Schedule

• Full-Time

• Monday Friday

• Additional hours as required based on project needs

• On-site role

• Based in Lafayette, Colorado

• Regular travel to AMS Industrial project sites throughout the contiguous United States

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

A background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.

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