Office Operations Leader & Executive Assistant

ZGF Architects; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 104,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

401(k) with employer match

4 weeks PTO

10 paid holidays per year

Parental and family leave programs

Job summary

ZGF Architects in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Office Manager + Executive Assistant to join our team. This dual-role position combines day-to-day office operations with high-level administrative support to the Office Managing Partner and Design Partner, reflecting our commitment to an exceptional workplace experience.

The successful candidate will lead facilities, manage vendor relationships, coordinate events, and maintain calendars across domestic and international travel, while

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in office management and operations.
• Significant experience providing executive-level administrative support to senior leadership or Partners.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Professional and articulate communicator with staff, consultants, clients, and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced proficiency in Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Prior experience in a design, architecture, or engineering professional services environment preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of architectural/engineering terminology a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day office management, facilities, vendor relationships, and office operations.
• Provide high-level executive support to the Office Managing Partner and Design Partner, manage calendars and travel.

Skills

Office management

Executive support to senior leadership

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Independence

Microsoft Office

Architecture/Engineering terminology

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

ZGF Architects in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Office Manager + Executive Assistant to join our team. This dual-role position combines day-to-day office operations with high-level administrative support to the Office Managing Partner and Design Partner, reflecting our commitment to an exceptional workplace experience.

The successful candidate will lead facilities, manage vendor relationships, coordinate events, and maintain calendars across domestic and international travel, while