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Justice Studio Leader

Grace Design Studios

The Role

Overview

Leads Justice studio operations, design, client relations and business development.

Key Responsibilities

  • project delivery
  • scheduling
  • financial management
  • client relations
  • business development
  • collaboration

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • revit
  • bluebeam
  • adobe
  • 3d modeling
  • licensed architect
  • 10-15 yrs

What You Bring

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

Benefits

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

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Healthcare

Education

Civic

Hospitality

Large-scale public initiatives

Architecture

Engineering

Interior Design

Planning

Program Management

Forensic Analysis

Experiential Design