Fehr & Peers is a 150-person transportation engineering and planning consulting firm that is proud of its people and culture. We are seeking a talented and motivated Operations Manager to manage the day-to-day functions of our 30-person Walnut Creek, CA office. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in the management of professionals and administrative staff, recruiting and staff development, and P/L responsibilities for a $6 million yearly operation.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide leadership and management oversight of the office
- Build effective teams
- Enhance staffˇ¦s professional growth by conducting effective performance reviews and other coaching and mentoring activities
- Develop office-wide yearly objectives and ensure performance meets expectations
- Develop and implement a comprehensive and measurable business plan
- Provide fiscal oversight, including accounts receivables, budgeting and financial statements
- Collaborate with a variety of individuals including senior technical staff, Corporate staff, and peers in other offices
- Oversee staff and manage personnel issues
- Manage staff workload
- Track and measure project backlog
- Recruit, interview, hire, and orient new employees
- Provide assistance writing proposals, tracking leads, and other marketing functions
Qualifications:
- MBA strongly preferred
- Minimum 5 years operations management experience for a professional office of comparable size
- Proficient in accounting and financial management
- Prior management of a $6 million budget
- Poise and maturity to be a Fehr & Peers representative to clients and potential employees, including the ability to articulate business goals, vision, culture and environment
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships
- Exceptional communication, coaching, organizational, and leadership skills
- Personable and positive attitude
- Proficient in office computer software/systems (MSOffice, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Proficient knowledge of HR personnel practices and applicable labor laws, especially ADA and EEO
- Direct management experience in a professional services environment a plus
Fehr & Peers offers a competitive salary and benefits package. For additional information on our company, visit our website at www.fehrandpeers.com. EOE/AAP
Send resumes and salary history to resumes@fehrandpeers.com. Resumes will NOT be considered without salary information.
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