Studio Operations & Project Coordinator - Front Desk

Ezra Lee Design+Build; Alpine (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Ezra Lee Design+Build seeks an Operations & Project Coordinator to be the first contact at the studio and the systems backbone keeping operations smooth. This role blends front desk duties with hands-on project coordination, reporting to the Director of Studio Operations and Creative Director/Founder.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a builder’s practicality and an organizer’s precision, ready to own processes and drive projects to completion while supporting leadership initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in office management and/or project coordination, ideally within a design, architecture, or construction firm.
• Hands-on experience supporting or running small construction or renovation projects.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the welcoming first point of contact for clients, vendors, and visitors at the front desk.
• Manage day-to-day office operations, including supplies, vendor relationships, facilities upkeep, mail, and general studio presentation.
• Support administrative functions such as onboarding, filing, basic bookkeeping support, and firm records.
• Build and maintain systems that keep the studio organized, efficient, and running smoothly day to day.
• Run small construction and firm-related projects from start to finish — scheduling, budget tracking, vendor coordination, and follow-through on every deliverable.
• Partner with project managers and the construction team to track timelines, purchase orders, and outstanding action items.
• Anticipate roadblocks and proactively resolve issues before they become problems.

Skills

Office management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Organization skills

Deadline management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ezra Lee Design+Build seeks an Operations & Project Coordinator to be the first contact at the studio and the systems backbone keeping operations smooth. This role blends front desk duties with hands-on project coordination, reporting to the Director of Studio Operations and Creative Director/Founder.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a builder’s practicality and an organizer’s precision, ready to own processes and drive projects to completion while supporting leadership initiatives.