Office Manager
US$95,000 – US$115,000 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$95,000 – US$115,000 / yr |
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Study levelCertificate
Study levelBachelor's
LPA is seeking an experienced Office Manager to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, planners and other firmwide professionals.
This role is responsible for creating an exceptional workplace experience for our employees while ensuring the day-to-day operations of LPA's corporate headquarters run smoothly and effectively. While leading a studio of more than 300 employees, you will also guide a team of operations and administrative professionals and partner with their studio leaders, establish and maintain consistent practices, coordinate resources and improve firmwide processes and functions such as travel, meetings management, sustainability practices, event planning and more.
This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys leading people, solving problems, creating great experiences and bringing organization to a fast-moving paced and highly collaborative environment. Every day will be different!
What You Will Do
Lead Studio Operations + Workplace Experience
Create an organized, welcoming and highly functioning workplace for more than 300 employees in our corporate studio in Irvine.
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Oversee daily studio operations, ensuring employees, project teams and leaders have the resources and support they need to do their best work.
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Anticipate studio needs and proactively address issues with studio and firm leaders before they negatively impact employees or project teams.
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Oversee studio support office services, facilities management, safety, security, supplies, catering, and partner with external business partners to meet evolving workplace needs.
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Help create and oversee a studio an office environment that reflects LPA's highly engaged culture and provides a consistent, welcoming employee and guest experience.
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Partner with LPA’s Sustainability leaders to develop and advance programs that encourage more sustainable employee behaviors such as: including carpooling, alternative transportation, waste reduction, responsible purchasing, and other workplace initiatives.
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Support visiting employees, clients, candidates and other guests to ensure a thoughtful and welcoming experience.
Lead + Develop the Studio's Operations/Administrative Team and Studio Operations
Lead a team of operations and administrative professionals who support employees, project teams, guests and firm leaders while creating consistency where it adds value while recognizing the unique needs of each studio.