Workplace Operations Manager

Coda Search│Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Workplace Operations Manager in the United States to oversee office relocations and projects. This mid-senior level role requires over 6 years of experience in workplace operations and excellent project management skills. The candidate will be responsible for managing logistics and ensuring efficient space utilization in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of workplace operations, facilities management, or project management experience.
• Proven experience managing large-scale office relocations or reconfigurations.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead office moves, renovations, and space transitions.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Serve as contact with external vendors and contractors.
• Oversee space utilization and office layout management.
• Implement operational best practices.

Skills

Workplace operations management

Project management

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

This range is provided by Coda Search│Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Coda Search is partnering with a leading Am Law firm with offices located in Midtown Manhattan. The firm is seeking to hire a Workplace Operations Manager to play a critical role in overseeing office projects and workplace functionality across locations. The Workplace Operations Manager will be responsible for project managing office relocations, expansions, and space reconfigurations while coordinating logistics.

This is a dynamic firm that has a fantastic reputation in the industry and has been growing exponentially over the past few years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full lifecycle of office moves, renovations, reconfigurations, and space transitions (from scoping to execution and post‑move evaluation).
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and communication strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with external vendors, contractors, and relocation service providers.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operational processes related to space utilization, office layout, occupancy tracking, and floor plan updates.
• Identify opportunities for workflow improvements and implement operational best practices.
• Work closely with Workforce Planning and HR teams to align space planning with headcount growth, hybrid work schedules, and department needs.
• Track project budgets, negotiate vendor pricing, and ensure cost‑effective delivery of services.
• Develop and maintain reporting on space utilization, occupancy trends, cost efficiencies, and project performance.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of workplace operations, facilities management, or move/project management experience (professional services or legal environment preferred).
• Proven experience managing large‑scale office relocations or reconfigurations.
• Skilled in developing and executing project plans with excellent time management and communication.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Project Management and General Business

Industries

• Law Practice