Design Operations Manager Jobs in Tempe, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager / Production Manager to support our growing multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering (A&E) firm. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing production workflow, and ensuring projects are properly staffed and delivered on schedule. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience coordinating across multiple disciplines on complex projects, particularly within the semiconductor or industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and production activities across all active projects
• Coordinate with Project Managers and discipline leads to assign staff based on project needs and deadlines
• Monitor workload and balance staffing to ensure efficient resource utilization
• Track project schedules and ensure timely delivery of all phases, from design through construction administration
• Identify and address workflow bottlenecks, resource gaps, and scheduling conflicts
• Maintain visibility into all active projects, priorities, and key milestones
• Support Project Managers in managing competing deadlines and project priorities
• Ensure consistency and quality across project deliverables by supporting QA/QC processes
• Facilitate coordination between in-house disciplines (mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.)
• Oversee staffing and responsiveness for Construction Administration (RFIs, submittals, field coordination)
• Assist with forecasting staffing needs based on project pipeline and anticipated workload
• Implement and improve operational processes to increase efficiency and productivity
• Provide leadership with regular updates on project performance, staffing, and workload

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in an A&E or related industry
• Strong understanding of multi-discipline project workflows
• Experience managing project schedules, staffing, and production environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor, industrial, or cleanroom projects
• Prior experience in an Operations Manager, Production Manager, or Senior Project Manager role
• Familiarity with Construction Administration processes (RFIs, submittals, field coordination)
• Experience working within integrated, in-house multi-discipline teams

Key Skills

• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and efficiency

Industrial Design offers competitive pay and full benefits including Health/Dental/Vision insurance (single and family), PTO, Paid Holidays and 401k.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement – Industrial Design recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Industrial Design is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.

Applicants please note: This position requires US work authorization, and we are not looking for out of country/outsourced support or remote workers of any kind. This opening is for local candidates residing in the metro phoenix area or those willing to self-relocate to this area only. All positions listed are full time in office roles with no opportunity for hybrid or work from home accommodations. If you are looking to work remote, please do not apply.

All Staffing Agencies please take note:

Industrial Design LLC will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from any person/source other than directly from an individual candidate. All unsolicited resumes or applications provided to Industrial Design LLC by any method (Postal mail, Email Fax or Text), including directly to Industrial design by courier or personal delivery will be considered as property of Industrial Design LLC. Industrial Design will never pay a fee or commission for any hiring resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or application. Any submission of an unsolicited resume or application which has delivered to Industrial Design which originates from an agency will be considered to have been referred by the agency free of any charges, fees or commissions. All agencies must obtain written approval from Industrial Design’s Principal, in advance, prior to submission any resumes or applications. Submissions then will only be permitted in conjunction with a fully executed service contract in place between the agency and Industrial Design LLC; service contracts will be specific to exact job openings only. Industrial Design LLC will not pay a fee or commission to any agency or agent that does not have a valid service agreement in place prior to communications related to the open position and potential candidate for that position. Agency agreements must be signed by the Principal member of Industrial Design LLC to be valid, no other Industrial Design LLC employee, representative or member is authorized to bind Industrial Design LLC to any agreements or contracts, written or verbal, regarding the placement of employment candidates by any agency or agent; these aforementioned conditions included any full time, part time, contract, temp to hire and staff augmentation position within Industrial Design LLC.