KPFF Consulting Engineers is looking for a motivated Office Manager to join our structural engineering firm in Portland, Oregon. If you are interested in working alongside friendly professionals in a supportive team environment, this is the place for you. We take pride in our work and always strive to do our best. We value integrity, diversity and are committed to providing the highest quality work possible.
This full-time position provides operational support to engineers and other staff members. How we treat one another is as important as the work we do; this position interacts and facilitates communication with all levels of the firm as well vendors and clients. The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the aptitude to foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
Position Summary
As the Office Manager, you will lead an administrative team to provide support to the organization by assisting with all general operational needs.
Responsibilities include:
Develop and implement office policies by creating standard operating procedures
Act as the primary contact for building management, vendors, and other service providers to ensure building, equipment and services are maintained and requests are handled efficiently and on budget
Supervise, coach and provide leadership to office support staff
Provide day to day guidance to administrative team by prioritizing and coordinating work assignments; recommending procedural improvements; ensuring adequate support coverage; and working collaboratively with others at both the administrative and management levels
Conduct on-boarding sessions, coordinate new hire paperwork and preparations
Coordinate interviews for hiring managers
Collaborate with KPFF's corporate HR department for local HR support and training
Perform a wide variety of advanced administrative work including the maintenance of detailed records, verifying accuracy of information, researching discrepancies and recording information
Assist with security support as needed under the direction of the Facility Security Officer (FSO)
Troubleshoot operational efficiencies and implement solutions
Review office invoices and credit card statements for accuracy
Coordinate continuing professional education, including travel, and license renewal processing for professional staff
Establish procedures in conjunction with the IT and archive departments for protection, retention, record disposal and retrieval of office records/data
Assist in gathering and distributing information requests for external agencies
Ensure office financial objectives are met by preparing annual budget for the office functions and planning of the office expenditures
Support senior staff with monthly reports, including compiling information and data for RCM reports
Remain updated of technical and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops, joining professional associations and building networks with fellow professionals; and reviewing of industry publications
Promote activities that enhance employee morale
Assist with event planning activities
Order and maintain office and kitchen supplies
Other duties or special projects as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Must possess excellent leadership and management skills to create a positive, successful environment for staff
5-7 years of Office Manager experience
Proven management experience in supervising an administrative team
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a wide variety of administrative tasks
Basic knowledge of state and federal employment laws
Strong interpersonal, organization, communication, and administrative skills
Candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines, interruptions and multiple tasks
Ability to work paid overtime as required
Experience with government contracts is a plus
Desire to obtain a full FSO clearance is a plus
Prior experience in the AEC industry is a plus
KPFF Consulting Engineers offers a competitive salary and benefits package. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume.
KPFF is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. KPFF participates in the e-Verify program to determine the eligibility of our employees to work in the United States.