Detroit On-Site Office & People Ops Lead

Degenkolb Engineers; Franklin (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Employee ownership

Professional development

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Degenkolb Engineers Detroit is seeking an on-site Office Manager to own the day-to-day operations and employee experience of the Michigan office, coordinating with the Group Director and office staff to maintain a welcoming, organized workplace. This role emphasizes proactive problem solving, effective communication across all levels, and hands-on support from facilities to onboarding.

The position sits in a collaborative, ownership‑driven culture with opportunities to shape office processes and

Qualifications

• Five or more years of office management experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related tools.
• Willingness to manage both coordination and hands-on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operations of the Michigan office and employee experience.
• Coordinate facilities, vendors, and office services.
• Support onboarding and recruiting activities for the office.
• Assist Group Director and leadership with meeting planning and communications.
• Collaborate with firmwide departments to ensure smooth information flow.

Skills

Office management

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Degenkolb Engineers Detroit is seeking an on-site Office Manager to own the day-to-day operations and employee experience of the Michigan office, coordinating with the Group Director and office staff to maintain a welcoming, organized workplace. This role emphasizes proactive problem solving, effective communication across all levels, and hands-on support from facilities to onboarding.

The position sits in a collaborative, ownership‑driven culture with opportunities to shape office processes and