Director of Project Operations
If you are passionate about creating great architecture in fresh, bold ways, adept at leading teams of talented creatives, and would thrive in the midst of beautiful surroundings, we have an outstanding career opportunity for you.
As Director of Project Operations, you’ll join the leadership team of Kelly &
Stone Architects (KS|a), a growing residential architecture firm that specializes in designing extraordinary custom homes from concept through construction.
When you sign on with KS|a, you’ll work directly with the co-founders to help chart a course for our future—and then serve as a sherpa on that journey. Your ambition will shape the upward potential of this role.
Why This Position is Available
With the growth of our practice, we recognize the importance of proactively managing that expansion through an infusion of leadership talent. The Director of Project Operations (OpsDir) is a new but critical role, enabling co-founders Keith Kelly and Tim Stone to continue focusing on design leadership and building client relationships.
About Our Firm
Over the last 15 years, we’ve designed an impressive portfolio of award-winning projects for satisfied clients. They entrust us to bring their dream homes to life in scenic mountain and coastal settings across California, Colorado, Hawaii, Canada, and beyond.
About Truckee, California
Since the mid 1800s, Truckee has served as a major gateway to the west— attracting pioneering spirits who built an authentic mountain town. On the border of California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe’s scenic mountain beauty is enhanced by the clean air, a sense of freedom, and access to nearly every winter or summer sport imaginable. There’s also a hardworking entrepreneurial spirit and tech scene that is collaborative and connected, with unity in finding solutions for the challenges of today—believing in community and common good while leading fulfilling lives.
—Truckee Visitors Bureau at truckee.com Live / Work / Play in Tahoe
Based in our Truckee CA studio, this position will involve close collaboration with colleagues in that location and in our other studio in Steamboat
Springs CO. You’ll manage projects, mentor colleagues, and maintain client relationships while being continually inspired by the majestic beauty of North Lake Tahoe.
One thing you won’t have to manage is runaway egos. We’re a laid back, down-to-earth group that’s more interested in designing distinctive spaces for our clients than in personal posturing. Our open plan studio encourages continuous learning through collaboration.
And outside the office, you’ll have plenty of recreational options—whether you’re a fan of mountain biking, skiing, hiking, golf, or just soaking up the
M E E T K E L L Y & S T O N E
Tim Stone, AIA
Managing Partner
An accomplished architect with a passion for sustainability, Tim excels at translating clients’ ideas and aspirations into extraordinary homes. He works at a variety of scales, and his projects span the U.S. and Canada. Tim’s hands-on approach to design is influenced by his love of detailing and craftsmanship. He’s a skilled welder, carpenter, photographer, and artist.
Before founding KS|a with Keith Kelly in 2006, Tim designed high-end residential projects in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley as project architect at Charles Cunniffe Architects. He also gained previous architectural experience while practicing in Denver.
As a young adult, Tim worked as a framing and finish carpenter on residential construction projects in Denver and Boulder. This practical construction experience is a tremendous asset to the entire KS|a design team. Tim earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental design from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Colorado Denver. A LEED Accredited Professional, he’s a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and American Institute of Architects.
• Tim has designed and built two homes for his own family, and he’s planning to embark on a third project in 2021-22.
• His love of working with his hands has led to numerous artistic and creative pursuits, including sculpture, metallurgy, painting, and woodworking.
• An avid gardener, Tim has a wide range of outdoor hobbies that include backpacking, whitewater rafting, and scuba diving.
Keith Kelly, AIA
Managing Partner
With three decades of experience in custom residential design and construction, Keith brings a breadth of architectural expertise to every client engagement. His stylistically diverse projects are built in mountain, coastal, and urban resort settings throughout the world.
Influenced by his background in construction, Keith’s award-winning designs are inherently practical and impeccably detailed. His expansive knowledge of building materials opens the door to creative exploration that expands the possibilities of how materials are used.
Prior to co-founding KS|a with Tim Stone in 2006, Keith served as project architect at Charles Cunniffe Architects, where he designed residential projects in resort communities and helped establish new offices in Vail and Steamboat Springs.
Keith is a member of the design review committee for the Kukui’ula development, a luxury residential community on the south shore of Kauai. He also served on the design review committees at Storm Mountain Ranch and Sidney Peak Ranch in Steamboat Springs and Lewis Ranch at Copper Mountain.
A member of the American Institute of Architects, Keith earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture at Texas Tech University.
• An outdoor enthusiast, Keith’s hobbies include mountain biking, camping, and keeping up with his daughters’ cross-country and downhill skiing activities. • His projects are regularly published in print magazines, including Mountain
Living, Tahoe Quarterly, Steamboat Magazine, Wood Design & Building, Gentry Home, and Forbes.
• Energized by the personal interactions involved in designing custom homes, Keith often develops friendships with his clients that lead to future project collaborations.
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Position Requirements
You should be highly motivated, with a background in building design and technical execution, as well as experience leading diverse teams.
• Professional degree(s) in architecture or equivalent
• 8+ years of progressive experience in architecture, including at least 5 years of project and/or studio management
• Hands-on experience with the design and delivery process for wood-framed high-end residential design and construction, especially in coastal and mountain settings
• Broad experience in design and computational software, including BIM, Revit, Grasshopper, and Rhino
• Proven track record in managing deadlines, scheduling, budgets, and profitability • Emotional intelligence and experience managing and mentoring teams
Benefits
• Competitive salary and bonus program • Full-time employee health benefits • Ski or gym pass
READY TO JOIN THIS EXPEDITION?
Kelly & Stone is always looking for great talent—colleagues who bring their energy and inspiration to the firm. Contact us at careers@ksaarch.com
