Operations Manager - A&E Production & Project Delivery

AvaHR; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid PTO

Paid Holidays

401k

Job summary

Industrial Design seeks an experienced Operations Manager / Production Manager to lead daily operations for a dynamic A&E firm. You will oversee staffing, coordinate across disciplines, and drive on-time project delivery from design through construction administration.

The role requires managing complex schedules, balancing workloads, and improving processes to boost efficiency. Local candidates in the metro Phoenix area preferred, with emphasis on semiconductor/industrial project experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in A&E or related industry.
• Experience coordinating across multiple disciplines on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and production activities across all active projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and discipline leads to assign staff based on project needs and deadlines.
• Monitor workload and balance staffing to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Track project schedules and ensure timely delivery of all phases, from design through construction administration.
• Identify and address workflow bottlenecks, resource gaps, and scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain visibility into all active projects, priorities, and key milestones.
• Support Project Managers in managing competing deadlines and project priorities.
• Ensure consistency and quality across project deliverables by supporting QA/QC processes.
• Facilitate coordination between in-house disciplines (mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.).
• Oversee staffing and responsiveness for Construction Administration (RFIs, submittals, field coordination).
• Assist with forecasting staffing needs based on project pipeline and anticipated workload.
• Implement and improve operational processes to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Provide leadership with regular updates on project performance, staffing, and workload.

Skills

Staffing coordination

Project scheduling

Cross-discipline coordination

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

7+ years of experience in A&E or related industry

Experience coordinating across multiple disciplines on complex projects

Job description

Industrial Design seeks an experienced Operations Manager / Production Manager to lead daily operations for a dynamic A&E firm. You will oversee staffing, coordinate across disciplines, and drive on-time project delivery from design through construction administration.

The role requires managing complex schedules, balancing workloads, and improving processes to boost efficiency. Local candidates in the metro Phoenix area preferred, with emphasis on semiconductor/industrial project experience.