A national architecture, engineering and design firm creating integrated planning and design solutions.
Leads K-12 studio growth, business development, client relations, and project delivery.
2 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Hybrid
Company Size
400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture
Structural Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
Planning
Mechanical Engineering
Healthcare Design
Sector Specialisms
Healthcare
Workplace
Housing
Mixed-use
Science and Technology
Higher Education
Pre K-12
Community Education
Role
Description
project delivery
marketing plan
business development
contract negotiation
client relations
budget management
Representing HED at conferences and seminars, publishing articles, and networking with individuals and professional organizations
Establishing project service delivery requirements, hour allocations, team structure and project schedule commitment, and project profit goals
Representing HED as a Project Director when requested or required
Managing the annual marketing budget for the K-12 Studio
Working with Business Development Managers and Marketing Managers to identify project leads, develop marketing strategies and prepare proposals and interview presentations
Establish and maintain relationships with the state agencies governing public and private school development
Developing, negotiating and implementing the professional services proposal/contract process
Assisting with identifying a core team of experts within each technical discipline to service clients and provide technical expertise
Facilitating efforts across offices, both in pursuing and delivering work
Leading the process for developing and implementing the K-12 Studio marketing plan
Ensuring projects are delivered to HED’s quality standards and to the client’s satisfaction
Tracking opportunities, sales and revenue
Requirements
bachelor’s
licensure
revit
leed
15 years
project management
Experience and knowledge working with the State Agencies governing public school construction, namely DSA, CDE and OPSC
Professional Bachelor’s level degree in Architecture or Engineering professional licensure required
Experience with the entitlement process for private school development
A comprehensive understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines
Ability to motivate and work well with others under deadline situations
Ability to access project sites for observation, investigation and evaluation purposes
Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional services from marketing through project close-out, including design and technical expertise
Minimum fifteen years' professional experience with five years in business development and project management, with a particular focus on K12 Educational Facilities
Capable of traveling to regional and national K-12 conferences
Proven ability to interact well in various business and social settings
Exceptional writing and speaking skills, and strong organizational skills
LEED accredited and familiarity with working in a Revit environment preferred
Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project and construction meetings
Contractual and financial business acumen
Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic and flexible
Visual acuity to perform responsibilities
Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
Leveraging integrated, multi-disciplinary planning, they combine architecture, engineering, landscape, and interior design.
Projects include LEED-certified data centers, performing arts centers, and innovative educational campuses.
Maintains steady financials as a privately held firm, reinvesting in long-term growth and design excellence.
Known for delivering cohesive, technically adept spaces that seamlessly combine form, function, and innovation.
Culture + Values
Advancing Your World
Critical Thinking
Integrated Practice
Design Excellence
Environment + Sustainability
Signatory to AIA 2030 Commitment aiming for carbon neutrality of operational energy by 2030
Signatory to Carbon Leadership Forum’s MEP 2040 Challenge targeting net zero operational carbon by 2030 and embodied carbon by 2040
Signatory to 1.5 °C COP26 Communiqué and participant in AEC Sustainable Leaders Group “Build Back Greener” letter
Updated 2023 Sustainability Action Plan includes “Net Zero Everything” roadmap with accountability measures for all disciplines
Integrates sustainable planning, reduced non-renewable energy use, natural resource stewardship and resilience into standard design processes
Inclusion & Diversity
Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion embedded in 'What we believe in: Individuality Together'
LinkedIn: 'foster collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning'
Glassdoor: pay‑equality pledge in place
Glassdoor: 'Diversity commitment' program supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce
A century of architectural and engineering expertise informs their work.
2022
Strategic Growth
Through mergers like the integration of VAI Architects, they have expanded coast to coast.
Net Zero 2030 & 2040
Embodied Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero embodied carbon by 2040 and operational carbon by 2030.
Top 100 Green Firms
ENR Ranking 2023
Recognized among ENR's Top 100 Green Design Firms in 2023.
Sustainable Design Giants
Interior Design 2023
Named in Interior Design's Sustainability Giants list in 2023.
3.2/5 Rating
Diversity & Inclusion Score
The company has received a Glassdoor rating of 3.2/5 for its diversity and inclusion initiatives, reflecting external evaluation of its efforts to foster an inclusive workplace.
Carbon Neutral by 2030
Climate Commitment
Aims to achieve net zero operational carbon emissions by 2030.