Operations Leader at a Design Firm | Flexible Hours & PTO

dtj-design-inc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Matching 401(k)

Medical & dental benefits

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

DTJ DESIGN, Inc. seeks an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations, oversee administrative staff and remote offices, and manage contracts. The role collaborates with Partners, President, and CEO to optimize efficiency and revenue.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in operations within design firms, excels in vendor management, budgeting, and process improvement, and can implement robust policies across multiple offices. Competitive benefits and flexible hours are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations, office management, or related experience in a professional services, architecture, engineering, or design firm.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field preferred.
• Technically savvy with knowledge of corporate environment best practices.
• Ability to interface with staff at all levels.
• Extensive knowledge of operations and business management.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, service agreements, and budgets.
• Ability to interpret financial data to set production or efficiency goals.
• Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages Contracts Administration: reviews, edits, formats contracts (AIA and client-generated), edits to protect DTJ's interests, shares executed contracts with stakeholders, and stores them correctly.
• Oversees Harbor compliance for Company Business Licenses and Individual Professional Licenses.
• Manages facilities: lease administration, capital project planning, space planning, liaison with property management and commercial Realtors.
• Manages purchasing activities including supplies and facility needs.
• Identify opportunities to create initiatives aligning with company goals.
• Coordinate diverse teams to foster cross-team learning and idea exchange.
• Identify problems and friction points to maximize efficiency and revenue.
• Contribute operational insights to strategic plans and action plans.
• Develop and enforce policies, oversee large equipment contracts and maintenance.
• Analyze and improve organizational processes, workflow, and space/equipment layout.
• Serve as liaison with utilities and local government agencies.
• Manage relationships with key operations vendors; track pricing and service levels.
• Work with HR and leadership to set and implement policies, procedures, and systems.

Skills

Operations management

Office management

Vendor relationships

Financial data interpretation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DTJ DESIGN, Inc. seeks an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations, oversee administrative staff and remote offices, and manage contracts. The role collaborates with Partners, President, and CEO to optimize efficiency and revenue.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in operations within design firms, excels in vendor management, budgeting, and process improvement, and can implement robust policies across multiple offices. Competitive benefits and flexible hours are offered.