<p>The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the firm's operational infrastructure, human resources, compliance coordination, marketing execution, event management, technology, vendor relationships, systems administration, and strategic initiatives.</p><p>This role serves as the operational leader of the organization, ensuring that people, processes, technology, marketing, events, compliance, and projects are aligned with the firm's goals. The Operations Manager translates leadership vision into execution by driving accountability, improving operational efficiency, supporting team development, maintaining organizational systems, and managing firm-wide initiatives.</p><p>The Operations Manager serves as the central point of coordination between advisors, operations, client services, compliance partners, vendors, and leadership. This position is responsible for ensuring the firm operates efficiently, consistently, and in alignment with its strategic objectives.</p><p>The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Operations Manager owns the health of the business.</strong></p><p>This role is responsible for ensuring the firm has the people, systems, processes, accountability, and operational infrastructure necessary to support growth while delivering an exceptional client and employee experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Organizational Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Annual job description review and updates</li><li>Annual KPI review and alignment</li><li>Employee growth and development planning</li><li>Succession planning review and updates</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Audits</strong></p><ul><li>Technology audit</li><li>Vendor audit</li><li>SOP and Trainual audit</li><li>Compliance process audit</li><li>Employee file audit</li><li>Business continuity plan review</li></ul><p> <strong>Marketing & Event Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Annual event calendar development</li><li>Annual marketing review and planning</li><li>Budget planning and ROI analysis</li></ul><p><br></p><p>The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the firm's technology and vendor relationships remain effective, efficient, and aligned with business needs.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Assistant to support construction project operations in Irvine, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on project accounting, subcontractor documentation, payroll coordination, and administrative support across active jobs. The ideal candidate will bring strong construction industry experience and the ability to manage deadlines, financial records, and communication with internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a large volume of project-related payables by reviewing invoices and confirming alignment with contract terms, purchase orders, approved changes, and cost codes.<br>• Partner with project managers, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors to resolve billing issues, secure approvals, and keep payment activity on schedule.<br>• Maintain complete accounts payable files, monitor open items and vendor statements, and assist with reconciliations to support accurate financial records.<br>• Organize and update subcontractor documentation, including agreements, insurance records, change documentation, notices, and lien release materials required for payment.<br>• Track subcontractor billing details such as schedules of values, accrual information, invoices, and closeout paperwork while following compliance requirements.<br>• Collect and review craft employee time records, validate hours and job classifications, and coordinate with field leadership to address payroll discrepancies before submission.<br>• Support month-end financial activities by preparing subcontractor accrual information and coordinating with project and accounting teams for timely reporting.<br>• Maintain orderly project files for correspondence, purchase orders, subcontracts, change records, and audit support documentation.<br>• Assist with project closeout activities, including final payment coordination, reconciliations, required releases, and follow-up on outstanding items.<br>• Identify administrative or accounting inconsistencies and help improve processes that strengthen project documentation and reporting accuracy.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Assistant to support a busy team in Costa Mesa, California within the defense manufacturing industry. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys keeping projects, schedules, and daily operations organized. The role will partner closely with stakeholders to coordinate administrative and project-related activities while adapting to evolving team priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate calendars, schedule meetings, and organize conference room arrangements to support daily team operations.<br>• Maintain project rosters, track updates, and keep records accurate and accessible for internal stakeholders.<br>• Assist with timeline management by monitoring deadlines, following up on action items, and helping teams stay on schedule.<br>• Provide administrative and project coordination support across multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Prepare, scan, organize, and distribute project documentation using Microsoft Office and internal business systems.<br>• Support scheduling and coordination activities related to project execution, including master schedule updates where needed.<br>• Communicate with team members and partners to ensure meetings, materials, and project logistics are aligned.<br>• Contribute to evolving processes and tools as the team grows and operational needs expand.
<p>About the Opportunity</p><p>Our client in the construction industry is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented <strong>Project Coordinator</strong> to support project management teams with the coordination and execution of construction projects. This individual will help ensure projects stay on schedule, documentation is accurate, and communication between internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients runs smoothly.</p><p>The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys project coordination, problem-solving, and contributing to successful project delivery.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Provide administrative and project coordination support to project managers and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Maintain project schedules, track milestones, monitor deadlines, and follow up on outstanding items to help ensure timely completion.</li><li>Prepare, organize, and maintain project documentation, including contracts, purchase orders, change orders, permits, and meeting minutes.</li><li>Coordinate communication between project managers, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.</li><li>Assist with tracking project budgets, expenses, invoices, and purchase orders to support cost management.</li><li>Schedule project meetings, site visits, inspections, and other project-related activities.</li><li>Track submittals, RFIs (Requests for Information), change orders, and other project deliverables to ensure timely review and completion.</li><li>Maintain accurate project files, reports, logs, and records using internal systems and project management software.</li><li>Assist with preparing project status reports, progress updates, and presentations for internal teams and clients.</li><li>Monitor outstanding documentation and deliverables, proactively communicating potential delays or issues to the appropriate team members.</li><li>Support compliance with company procedures, project requirements, safety standards, and applicable construction regulations.</li><li>Perform general administrative duties and additional project support tasks as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>