Managing Principal

Description

• Meets with Operations Director to review project financial metrics, including establishing the budget and profit goals, client and sub-consultant contracts, accounts receivable and payable.
• Inform MOD of all circumstances that could negatively affect projects or Clients.
• Responsible for the timely collection of outstanding receivables (DSO) and prompt resolution of receivables in dispute. Proactively manages additional scope and fee, building trust with the client throughout the project process.
• Meets with key leaders and the marketing team to support marketing and sales efforts.
• Participates in the successful development of new and existing business, builds trusted client and partner relationships, crafting pursuit and relationship management strategies in partnership with marketing, studio leadership, related practice areas and disciplines, and others, and in alignment with the firm’s goals and values.
• Leads, inspires, mentors, develops, and partners with team members to achieve project success.
• Engaging studio initiatives and events
• Meets regularly with Operations Director and Project Manager(s)to review and determine project schedules, financials, staffing requirements, consultants, resources, and issues of importance to the project success.
• Accountable for the quality of service and profitability on assigned projects.
• Monitors overall project progress, including insuring effective internal and external team communication through the appropriate cadence of team meetings and written communication.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and parties.
• Ensures projects are on time, on budget, and of exceptional quality.
• Strategically directs, and in some cases crafts the project work plan, including selecting, bidding, negotiating, and contracting sub-consultants in alignment with the client’s project goals.
• Represents the firm externally in the industry and broader business and client community as required.
• Interact and negotiate with Client project representatives.
• Direct and/or participate in client meetings, presentations, and site visits as appropriate.
• Monitors the financial performance of the project for successful compliance with the approved work plan, often in concert with the Project Manager. Oversees the prompt invoicing of our professional services fees, including sub-consultants, in partnership with the Operations Director and local Finance team.
• Resolve disputes and conflicts related to assigned projects and Clients.
• Plays a leadership role in all project phases, guiding the team in partnership with the Design Principal, technical leader, Project Manager, and regenerative design leadership.
• Works in concert with the project team to mitigate the firm’s risk in delivering the project by consistently reviewing pending agreements with the firmwide legal team and bringing forward potential risks to the studio MOD and Firmwide Legal as appropriate when they arise.
• In collaboration with the Design Principal, Project Manager, and technical leadership, the Managing Principal is responsible for developing and delivering on the project strategy, integrating the principles of research, living design and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) into projects, to ensure the overall success of the project, including client and team satisfaction and overall financial performance.
• Partners with studio and/or firmwide practice leaders to integrate the services of other disciplines into projects.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to design excellence, innovation, high-quality design and personalized client services, including relationship management, problem-solving, decision making, and collaboration
• In partnership with other project and studio leaders, celebrates the success of individuals, teams, and project outcomes. Possesses advanced knowledge in the core discipline with the ability to provide high-level expert guidance and directional leadership to teams.
• Architectural license, NCIDQ preferred or LARE as appropriate
• Professional Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or another design-related field
• PMTK (Project Management Tool Kit) and other relevant internal platforms
• Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 15+ years of experience leading healthcare projects and client relations
• Considerable knowledge and experience leading and managing successful projects, client relationships, and teams at various scales
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Extensive and independent contact with Clients and consultants.
• Ability to influence clients, business partners, and project teams in a professional and compelling way
• Excellent communicator, with intellectual curiosity and strategic thinking
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Performance-based bonuses
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance