Director of Design Operations — Growth & Systems

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Housing discounts

Job summary

Vivmark Residential in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Director of Design Operations to provide operational leadership for the Design organization, ensuring resources, systems, and processes support daily operations and growth.

The role partners with Design leadership to improve visibility, capacity planning, scheduling, and delivery, applying disciplined judgment and practical problem-solving to help multidisciplinary teams work effectively across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Engineering, or Business.
• 8–12 years of experience in operations, project management, or team leadership in architecture or design.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and systems for multidisciplinary teams across locations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project management systems, project pipeline and schedule tracking, reporting tools, and business planning.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies and translating ideas into practical improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations and Resource Planning: maintain visibility into the project pipeline, schedules, milestones, and delivery across Architecture and Interiors.
• Improve Processes and Systems: standardize workflows, templates, and tools; clarify roles and responsibilities.
• Lead Technology and Innovation: research emerging technologies and lead implementations for measurable improvements.
• Support Team Development and Systems Adoption: onboarding, training, and systems adoption across locations.
• Collaborate with Design leadership and stakeholders to translate priorities into plans and track progress.

Skills

Operations leadership

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Interior Design/Construction Management/Engineering/Business

Tools

Project management systems

Job description

Vivmark Residential in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Director of Design Operations to provide operational leadership for the Design organization, ensuring resources, systems, and processes support daily operations and growth.

The role partners with Design leadership to improve visibility, capacity planning, scheduling, and delivery, applying disciplined judgment and practical problem-solving to help multidisciplinary teams work effectively across functions.