Business Operations Manager supporting Ware Malcomb’s Toronto architecture and interior design practice. Managing staffing, project operations, forecasts, QA/QC, billing, training, and client service.
Responsibilities
Partner with office and studio leaders to assess business operations using office financials, project portfolio, and practice fundamentals
Develop organizational charts and road maps covering position movements, hiring needs, and staffing loans
Vet, interview, and hire candidates
Create weekly forecast updates and action plans with regional leadership
Review proposals and pursuits, maintain opportunity forecasts, and ensure competitive fees and achievable project scopes
Reassign staff between offices and assist with staffing adjustments
Review and stamp/sign construction documents in the office
Review billing drafts against forecasts before accounting submission
Ensure Project Planner work plans align staffing with revenue and maintain a minimum 15% profit margin
Conduct weekly project manager meetings covering forecasts, QA/QC, project awareness, accounts receivable, client or consultant issues, and resource status
Develop and monitor a strategic business plan
Build relationships with corporate enterprise teams to discuss project performance and service delivery
Ensure client service and effective QA/QC processes to generate repeat business
Serve as a technical resource to staff
Identify and discuss HR issues with office and group leaders
Foster a positive team atmosphere and morale
Oversee office training in technical topics, processes, software, financial management, and project management
Attend the annual Business Management Summit and share information with office staff
Discuss project liability concerns with office and studio leaders
Requirements
Preferred equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or civil engineering
8 years of practice experience
Two years of project management experience leading successful project teams, inclusive of resource teams, or equivalent business operations experience
Excellent communication skills
Benefits
Programs and culture initiatives described at https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/
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