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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for school business operations manager in the United States is $65,838.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A School Business Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial and administrative functions of a school or school district. They manage budgets, handle procurement, supervise non-teaching staff, and ensure compliance with regulations and policies. Their role is crucial in ensuring that the school's operations run smoothly so that educators can focus on teaching. They may also handle facilities management, HR tasks, and the implementation of business strategies to support the school's goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a school business operations manager?

To thrive as a School Business Operations Manager, you need expertise in budgeting, financial management, and operational oversight, often supported by a degree in business administration or a related field. Familiarity with school finance software, procurement systems, and relevant certifications such as Certified School Business Official (CSBO) is typically required. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential for coordinating with staff, vendors, and administrators. These abilities ensure efficient resource management and smooth school operations, directly impacting the quality of education provided.

What are some typical challenges faced by school business operations managers, and how can they be addressed?

School Business Operations Managers often navigate challenges such as balancing budget constraints with the need for quality resources, managing multiple administrative tasks simultaneously, and ensuring compliance with education regulations. Proactive communication with school leadership and staff, staying updated on policy changes, and leveraging technology for process automation can help address these challenges. Additionally, building strong relationships with vendors and fostering a collaborative team environment are key strategies for success in this role.
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Infographic showing various School Business Operations Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,838 per year, or $31.7 per hour.

Business Operations Manager, MEP & Structural Engineering

Ware Malcomb

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/
The Business Operations Manager is the business partner to the office leader in all matters that affect the leadership, team management, staffing, project delivery, growth, and other decisions that impact the current and future business practices of the office or studio. The Business Operations Manager partners with the office & studio leader(s) in the successful management of the staff and practice of the office by exhibiting consistent expertise in three main areas of business management outlined below. This position has other supplemental duties, including Project Management.
Your Role
  • Partners with the office and studio leader(s) when assessing business operations based on a sound comprehension of the office financials, project portfolio, and practice fundamentals.
  • Partners with the office and studio leader(s) to develop an org chart and discusses future position movements, hiring needs, or staffing loans to define each org's road map based on the office financials, skill sets, and project types.
  • Partners with the office and studio leader(s) to vetting candidates, interviewing, and hiring.
  • Collaborates with the regional leader and regional business manager to create the weekly forecast update and action plan to business management leadership.
  • Reviews all proposals and pursuits in collaboration with the office and group leaders and maintains the opportunity forecast to monitor incoming work. Business operations managers ensure project fees are both competitive with market rates and the scope is achievable via work plan in Project Planner that's agreed upon by all parties involved.
  • Works in tandem with the regional business operations manager to reassign staff to other offices and/or assist the office/group leader for staffing adjustments to achieve a balance forecast.
  • Reviews and stamp and sign construction documents in the office.
  • Reviews the billing drafts completed by the project managers and compares against the forecasts, prior to submitting to accounting.
  • Ensures work plans in Project Planner are being developed by project managers and studio leader(s) leader while generating proposals, and monitors the Project Planners so that staffing correlates with revenue to maintain a minimum of 15% profit margin.
  • Conducts weekly meetings with all project managers to review the Project Planner, Forecast updates, QA/QC process, project awareness reports, accounts receivable progress on any invoices over 80 days, client or consultant issues, and resource team status
  • Develops and monitors a strategic business plan.
  • Builds strong relationships and regularly utilize and connects with corporate enterprise team leaders (TPS, architecture design, interior design, accounting, marketing, IT, etc.), to discuss project performance to deliver the best service results.
  • Responsible for ensuring a high level of client service that results in repeat business by implementing an effective QA/QC process for every project.
  • Be a technical resource to staff.
  • Be alert for HR issues and discuss with your office and group leader.
  • Foster a strong team atmosphere with a positive attitude and good morale.
  • Responsible for all training across the office including technical, processes, software, financial management, and project management.
  • Attends the annual Business Management Summit and disseminates the information to office staff.
  • Discusses any liability concerns on projects with office and studio leaders.

Qualifications
  • Preferred equivalent of a bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, MEP, structural, or civil engineering
  • 8 years of practice experience and two years of project management experience leading successful project teams, inclusive of resource teams or equivalent business operations experience.
  • Excellent communication skills

This is a full-time, long-term position.
Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.
The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine's Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.

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