Operations Manager

Operations Manager

We are seeking an Operations Manager to join our team in Atlanta on a full-time, in-person basis. The Operations Manager will assist architects, designers and project managers with project delivery and work closely with all practice areas and senior leadership to ensure that day-to-day operations align with the firm's business goals. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive experience, including prior experience managing operations in the architecture and/or related engineering industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of practices and procedures for project management.
• Support the implementation of scheduling and allocation of design projects among design staff.
• Manage and implement proposal and agreement practices and procedures:
• Primarily through proposal review (including RFQ and RFP forms) and agreement authorship, including related amendments.
• Review, recommend and advise on other agreement forms such as confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-compete.
• Recommend and advise on agreements with suppliers, vendors, and landlords as appropriate.
• Manage the acquisition of property, casualty, and professional liability insurance (excluding employee benefits):
• Advise on coverage levels and deductibles.
• Work with insurance brokers and carriers for endorsements to policies, audits, and claim management.
• Manage the Board of Architects registrations for the Firm and the Best Practices Director, Secretary of State registrations for the Firm, and the process to monitor and acquire continuing education credits needed by the President and the Best Practices Director.
• Strategic projects and initiatives as may be assigned.