Justice Studio Leader

Overview

Lead Justice & Municipal studio, overseeing design quality, client relations, business development, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• business development
• design management
• client relations
• project delivery
• staff mentoring
• cross collaboration

Tasks

-Drive business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, pursuing RFQs/RFPs, and collaborating on proposals, interviews, and marketing initiatives. -Guide projects from schematic design through construction administration, ensuring design excellence, technical accuracy, and code compliance. -Collaborate with firm leadership to promote innovation, profitability, and design excellence across all studios and disciplines. -Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact to ensure exceptional communication, service, and trust. -Develop and execute business development plans for the Justice and Civic sectors, aligning studio goals with firm-wide vision and objectives. -Lead the Studio’s operations and performance, including project delivery, scheduling, and financial management. -Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth through guidance and feedback. -Work with Practice and Office Leaders to establish clear performance expectations, conduct regular evaluations, and support staff development. -Represent GHC externally through participation in professional organizations, conferences, and community engagement to strengthen the firm’s market position. -Facilitate cross-office collaboration, sharing expertise and ensuring consistency in quality, innovation, and technical standards firm-wide.

Requirements

• licensed architect
• revit
• bluebeam
• adobe suite
• architecture degree
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-This role is available at any of our Texas locations. -Licensed Architect required. -Proven success in team leadership, client management, and business development. -Proficient in REVIT, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling software, and MS Office. -Strong architectural skills in design, detailing, and construction administration. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program. -Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. -10–15 years of professional experience, including leadership in Justice, Municipal, or Institutional projects.

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Benefits

-Employer-paid health insurance, effective the 1st of the month after date of hire -Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life and AD&D insurance -Profit sharing bonuses -401(k) plan with an employer match -Other voluntary benefits including vision, dental, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance are available -Paid Time Off

About Grace Design Studios

-Delivers architecture, engineering, planning, interiors, forensics, and program strategy through 21 offices globally. -Projects include large-scale master plans, urban districts, wellness-centric hospitals, civic anchors, immersive entertainment venues, schools, and senior communities. -Specializes in sectors where human experience is key: civic, education (K-12 & higher), healthcare, senior living, hospitality & entertainment, sports & recreation, workplace, mixed-use/urban design, and worship. -Notable work includes transformative church designs blending traditional liturgical forms with modern amenities and community courtyards. -Multidisciplinary teams ensure holistic, socially responsive, and experientially rich design.

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