Director of Operations - Selby Jennings

Director of Operations

Denver, CO (On-site preferred)
Full-time | 5-10 years experience
Base: $150K-$175K + Bonus (Total Comp: $200K)

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

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.