Director of Operations (McGriff Architects)

McGriff Architects is seeking a Director of Operations to work closely with firm leadership in translating design vision into operational clarity - supporting and mentoring project teams, refining workflows, and building systems that allow the firm to grow sustainably while maintaining rigorous quality standards. 

Who You Are 

• As a member of our leadership team, you are a proactive thought-partner who can orient yourself quickly and take the reins.
• Enjoy mentoring junior staff and take pride in helping Project Managers grow into their potential.
• Highly organized, with a sharp ability to identify inefficiencies and implement systems that improve how work gets done.
• You balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail and are motivated by building a strong, collaborative studio environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Based in the Bay Area. Familiarity with the unique design and construction environment of the Bay Area is a plus.
• Active member of Bay area design community, with strong relationships and networks.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Partner with firm leadership to align operational processes with design vision and business goals.
• Implement and monitor procedures that increase the quality of documentation and design across the firm.
• Manage systems to equip teams with the knowledge and resources needed to succeed.
• Mentor and support Project Managers, fostering professional growth, accountability, and high performance.
• Monitor all projects to ensure that quality and production standards are met for all design and contract documents.
• Track and improve project performance metrics, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Contribute to a positive, organized, and high-functioning studio culture.

Experience

• Thoroughly familiar with the entire process of custom residential architecture.
• Proven experience in leadership within an architecture firm.
• A background in supporting and mentoring project teams.
• Strong organizational and systems-thinking skills, with a track record of improving workflows and processes.
• Experience developing and enforcing quality and production standards across multiple projects.
• Licensure preferred but not required.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), paid time off and paid holidays. Our office has a hybrid schedule, currently with three days working together in-office, and two days at home. We cover 100% of health, dental and vision benefits. We also provide a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, continuing education benefits, the option to work remotely for up to 2 weeks per year, and excellent potential for professional advancement and growth. Incentives are also offered for completion of professional licensure.