Architecture Director of Operations / Studio Manager, Architecture

Our firm is a diverse, full-service Architecture/ Interior Design firm with operations throughout the United States and Western Europe in support of our clients within the Hospitality, Multi-Family & Commercial projects.  The company is seeking a Director of Operations, Architecture.

Position Summary: The Director of Operations, Architecture provides leadership within Las Vegas office through planning, organizing, and executing operational strategies, with oversight from the Senior Management partners, to promote efficiencies and streamline project delivery team performance in support of Company objectives. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to Principals of the firm.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and monitor day-to-day operations and processes that promote Company goals and initiatives.
• In coordination with Principals plan, assign and direct Las Vegas staff/resources to execute the A/ID project workload.
• Promote quality services by reinforcing accuracy, consistency, and efficiency of operations.
• Plan, monitor, and analyze metrics for group performance and seek opportunities to lead process improvement.
• Develop and manage A/ID processes, to ensure compliance with SOWs and contract compliance and to monitor and support the Company’s master projects’ schedule.
• Coordinate closely with the Owners to prepare and brief monthly budget and revenue forecast reports.
• Meet regularly with Senior Management to discuss and forecast operational needs.
• Teach, coach, and mentor staff in Project Management and technical expertise, with an emphasis on assessment and development of project management and discipline lead staff.
• Perform Architect of Record responsibilities on select projects; serve as Program and Project Manager on select contracts/projects supported and shadowed by junior staff to promote professional development opportunities.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to continuously improve Company operations.
• Uphold organizational policies and standards.
• Develop and encourage a culture of delivering quality products on budget and on time.
• Provide direct management oversight for architect, and designer disciplines and Las Vegas Admin staff.
• Oversees all operational aspects of the Las Vegas office.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering, Master’s preferred
• Registered architect or engineer.
• More than 15 years of operational and project management experience.
• Supervisory experience in managing an architectural or engineering team.
• Competent in managing multi-discipline A/E design work
• Strong communication skills.
• Desire to lead in a fast-paced and growing company.
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Our firm offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:  medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and 401(k) participation.

Executive search professional with a demonstrated history of accomplishments throughout his career within the recruiting arena. A solutions oriented entrepreneur who incorporates his unique skill sets and knowledge to create actionable results. A consultant with an extensive portfolio of success in tackling the "hard-to-fill" roles throughout all sectors and verticals. A human capital consultant that focuses on aligning "corporate cultures" and "strategies" with like-minded professionals designed to deliver rewarding outcomes for all involved.