We are excited to announce an internal job opening for the position of Bemidji Office Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to take on or expand a leadership role within our organization. EAPC is offering relocation assistance to internal candidates interested in exploring this opportunity.

Role Overview:

As the Bemidji Office Manager, you will support the operational needs of the office and region while helping lead staff in maintaining a safe, collaborative, and positive work environment. You will promote strong customer service and quality control by upholding standards, addressing issues, and recommending process improvements. The role includes overseeing office workload to ensure efficiency and meeting client expectations. This position collaborates closely with leaders across the firm and includes maintaining a departmental workload appropriate to your experience.

Key Responsibilities include (not exhaustive list):

• Office Administration: Oversees the daily operations and overall environment of the local office, managing facility needs, coordinating staff schedules, and ensuring consistent application of office procedures and standards. This role supports a positive and productive workplace by leading staff, fostering EAPC's culture, and assisting with project coordination, budgeting, proposals, and backlog management. The Office Manager partners with HR and department leadership in hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and performance support, while providing clear communication and guidance to staff. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support the effective operation of the office.
• Business Development: Work and collaborate with sector leaders, marketing staff, and design professionals throughout the firm to develop relationships and win work. Lead and oversee the analysis of RFQs and RFPs and the development of written proposal responses. Develop, craft, and write proposals and oversee the preparation and timely completion of qualifications packages and proposals with all contributing parties both inside and outside the firm.
• Technical: This position will maintain a reduced architectural or engineering workload in alignment with their experience and qualifications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Architecture or Engineering program required.
• Minimum 8 years of architectural/engineering experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Licensure preferred; must be on a path to licensure and able to obtain.
• Demonstrated ability to actively listen, collaborate, and communicate effectively and professionally with multidisciplinary team members and clients.
• Staff management experience preferred not required.
• Ability to communicate collaboratively with honesty, respect, and sensitivity.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize multiple tasks/projects concurrently; ensure tasks are completed and commitments are met by others.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

This position is in Bemidji, MN and is a full-time benefited position that will report to the Chief Operations Officer.

Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000/year. The listed pay range represents the company's good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base rate of pay for this position at the time of the posting. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on their work location, qualifications, relevant experience, operational needs, demonstrated performance over time, and internal pay alignment.

EAPC is an equal opportunity employer disability/veteran.

If you need any assistance or accommodation completing this application, please contact human resources at 701-461-7481 or email noah.fischer@eapc.net.