Principal Architect - Data Centers

Description

• Manage health and viability of both new and existing client relationships through direct client interaction and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Actively participate in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding.
• Oversees regional practice integration and facilitates cross-market collaboration.
• Oversee annual goal setting and performance reviews.
• Oversees implementation of all tactical execution strategies in alignment with annual business plans and firm-wide goals.
• Contributes to intentional and thoughtful decision-making regarding staffing changes, employee promotions, and strategic team building.
• Lead the development of project proposals, RFP responses, and various business development initiatives.
• Continuously review all internal and external risks; lead successful implementation of risk mitigation strategies in alignment with the firm's interests.
• Lead the development and implementation of firm-wide strategic initiatives including annual business planning.
• Accepts accountability for consistent deliverable quality, exceptional client services, and overall financial performance across regional offices and studio groups.
• Appropriately prioritizes internal initiatives and billable work while balancing the needs of various teams and studio groups.
• Maintain overall responsibility for project team performance, including design and delivery of contracted work and management of internal and external resources.
• Engages in the development and implementation of internal Learning and Development resources.
• Oversee cross-market collaboration efforts including the continued growth of all regional design practices and successful project team integration.
• Collaborate with market leaders to set strategic direction for their respective design practice studio in alignment with firm-wide goals and annual business plans.
• Engages and collaborates with leaders and strategic partners across the firm with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage annual studio operational budget, in collaboration with other studio leaders
• Oversee development and implementation of a consistent Rhythm-of-Business within the studio, including prescriptive guidelines for project execution and client services.
• Provides appropriate guidance and constructive feedback to all internal team members.
• Meet regularly with market leadership and Senior Project Managers to ensure design work is continuously executed in alignment with project budgets and client goals.
• Meet regularly with studio leadership and people managers to proactively review performance of individual team members; provide constructive feedback and guidance as required.
• Responsible for bringing in new clients and new revenue annually and will be provided with a top line revenue target.
• Consistently engages with project leaders and people managers to ensure a safe, comfortable, and equitable work environment for all staff.
• Collaborate with market leadership regarding acceptance of new work and strategic pursuits.
• Functions as a subject-matter-expert and firm-wide resource with a highly specialized or uniquely relevant skill set.
• Seeks out and actively engages in external community activities and philanthropic events beyond the pursuit of work.
• Oversee staffing assignments and build project teams that can successfully execute project work, and deliver excellence in design, technical expertise, and project management.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage staffing resources across internal markets and multiple teams including those in different physical locations.
• Certification as a licensed professional preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
• Previous involvement in future state organizational planning.
• Proven ability to effectively lead diverse studio groups while implementing both tactical and strategic planning.
• Displays ability to successfully navigate conflict, effectively implement change, and facilitate difficult conversations focused on achieving specific outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate conflict while managing through change.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale business operations and studio wide financial management.
• Proven experience leading business development efforts including pursuing growth opportunities, as well as contributing to the creation of project proposals, RFP responses, and statements of qualifications.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or related field.
• Confidently makes strategic decisions with sound judgement related to staffing, business operations, and resource management.
• Effective communication skills and a demonstrated ability to foster collaborative team environments.
• Previous experience leading the development and implementation of large-scale strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored Family Planning Program and employer Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer provided employee healthcare plan and reduced cost premium plans, life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off, 9 paid Holidays, and an additional Floating Holiday.
• Learning & Career Development opportunities.
• Participation in a 401K program including eligible company match percentage, after waiting period.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance