Operations Manager

DTJ DESIGN (DTJ) , an award-winning, multi-discipline, international-design practice, has an opening for an Operations Manager in our Denver office.

Job Summary

The Operations Manager will lead and direct the day-to-day operations of DTJ Design's Denver office and provide oversight and support to the administrative staff and functions of all our offices.

Responsibilities

Manages the Contracts Administration process to include reviewing, tracking, editing, and formatting contracts, including AIA as well as DTJ or client generated contracts.

Recommends and performs edits to improve or enhance contracts as well as protect DTJ Design’s interests. Ensures executed contracts are shared with all appropriate parties.

• Oversees Harbor Compliance process for Company Business Licenses and Individual Professional Licenses.
• Manages facilities for offices to include :
• Lease Management; Lease administration
• Capital project planning and management
• Employee space planning
• Liaison with Building Property Management team; Commercial Realtors as needed
• Manages or assists in purchasing activities including supplies and other facility needs
• Directly handles the day-to-day Office Management needs of the Denver office
• Discovers and evaluates opportunities to create initiatives that further the company’s overall goals
• Coordinate diverse teams to foster an exchange of ideas and provide cross-team learning opportunities
• Identify potential problems and points of friction to find solutions in order to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, and revenue
• Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans
• Develop, implement, enforce, and evaluate policies and procedures; Oversee large equipment contract needs and maintenance as necessary
• Works closely with HR and leadership team to set and / or implement policies, procedures, and systems and to follow through with implementation.
• Analyze and improve organizational processes and workflow, employee and space requirements; implement changes as needed
• Serves as primary liaison with utilities and local government agencies, such as fire, police, health, and safety agencies
• Manage relationships with key operations vendors
• Communicate all operating policies and / or issues at department and / or staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or a related field (preferred).
• Mandatory : Knowledge of and experience working with contracts, preferably in the design, development, or real estate industries.
• Technically savvy with demonstrated knowledge of best practices in a corporate environment.
• Ability to interface with staff at all levels, including executives.
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
• Extensive knowledge of operations and business management.
• Ability to interpret financial or numerical data as needed to set production or efficiency goals.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Strong commitment to the company’s mission and values.

Why Work at DTJ - Experience Culture Design

• Competitive compensation with an excellent benefit package
• Flexible work hours and remote working policy
• Profit sharing, matching 401k, 2 weeks PTO, with the option of purchasing additional time, 6 days Sick Leave + seven paid holidays.
• Fun, Connecting and Great Work Environment
• Work Hard / Laugh Hard : We love our social gatherings! and
• We give back to our communities though our Experience Compassion program
• Most importantly, DTJ offers exciting career opportunities working in a multi-discipline firm with great advancement opportunities.
• Annual Salary Range : $65,000 - $100,000 ( commensurate with experience )

Anticipated application window runs from October 9 to October 31, 2024.