Interiors - Practice Leader

Description

• Participates in developing annual business plan for the practice.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Assists Design Principal and Marketing Principal in the organization, budget and delivery of design competitions.
• Encourages staff exploration and innovation to achieve project design excellence and continual improvement.
• Acts as mentor to project managers and other practice staff by providing technical expertise and leadership.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with consultants, contractors and jurisdictional/approval agencies.
• Identifies new business opportunities while developing current client relationships. Listens for and seeks out new projects which may exist or are being formulated.
• Assist in development of fee proposals for marketing proposals.
• In collaboration with Practice Principals, develops and executes strategic practice planning and marketing strategies.
• Participates in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.
• Participates in local or state professional associations, maintains active membership, and attends conferences valued by clients as appropriate.
• Supports diversity, HOKU programs and develops continuing education opportunities (e.g. site visits, lectures, road trips) to expose design staff to influences which will stimulate design creativity and innovation.
• May act as Project Manager of assigned projects.
• Prepares and delivers design staff evaluations; responsible for performance development, compensation decision-making and allocation processes of department.
• Travel may be required.
• Acts as mentor by coaching and motivating design teams and individuals; fostering an environment of mutual respect and trust among members of the group as it grows and develops.
• Participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities.
• Fosters a culture of external and internal client service.

Requirements

• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
• 15 years’ experience in architectural practice with prior management experience in all phases of projects through post-occupancy.
• If registered Architect, NCARB registration preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or equivalent in education or experience required. Master’s degree preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance