Operations Manager at Scion Staffing

Are you an operational leader who thrives in bringing structure, innovation, and collaboration to a growing team? Do you get energized by streamlining processes, improving workflows, and seeing your leadership directly impact growth and success? Are you ready to take ownership of operations within a dynamic drafting and design firm that values creativity, precision, and people?

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Operations Manager on behalf of our growing client in Downey, CA. This full-time, onsite position offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled operational leader to drive efficiency, oversee cross-functional teams, and support the continued growth of an established and thriving organization.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Operations Manager will oversee all daily operations, team management, and process improvement across the firm’s drafting, estimating, and project coordination functions. This leader will ensure operational excellence, streamline workflows, and provide hands-on support to a talented technical team. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about quality, structure, and team development.

PERKS:

• Collaborative and growth-oriented company culture where ideas are valued.
• Opportunity to lead operations for a rapidly expanding drafting firm.
• Competitive compensation package of $85,000–$105,000+ DOE.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
• Stable full-time schedule with long-term growth potential.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and within scope.
• Supervise and develop a cross-functional team including project management, estimating, drafting, and quality assurance staff.
• Implement and optimize internal systems, workflows, and training programs.
• Manage budgets, scheduling, and operational metrics to support organizational goals.
• Collaborate closely with leadership to identify strategic growth opportunities and process improvements.
• Maintain accountability for overall operational performance, quality, and client satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in operations management within the drafting, engineering, or construction industries.
• Proficiency in Revit (or similar software) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to streamline processes and manage multiple priorities.
• Civil Engineering or Architecture license a strong plus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This is a full-time, onsite position in Downey, CA, offering a salary range of $85,000–$105,000+ depending on experience, along with comprehensive medical and dental benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and expanding organization.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.