Health Planning Principal

Description

• Engage clients in explorations that respectfully challenge their understanding of appropriate solutions
• Assume overall responsibility for profitability of the Dallas pediatric health practice
• Act as mentor, coaching and motivating health project teams and individuals
• Communicate design and medical planning solutions in a clear and compelling way
• Help expedite projects through external review processes
• Lead office health project reviews
• Working with the health team and Marketing department of the Dallas office to establish strategy and respond to opportunities
• Ensure that there is sufficient work to meet or exceed financial goals of the Dallas health practice
• Attract new talent through proactive measures and by upholding a reputation of excellence for the group
• Development of marketing strategies for the pediatric health practice in Dallas, in close collaboration with both the firm-wide health practice and the Dallas office.
• Systematically making new networks aware of Perkins + Will’s health capabilities and continued contact with them
• Assist in preparing award submittals
• Provide principal-level leadership for successful, profitable projects and lead teams required to execute exemplary projects
• Participate in project development and provide guidance to teams working closely with project managers to respect budget and schedule constraints.
• Provide principal-level direction for the development of the Pediatric Health Practice and be the external and internal personification of the goals: Lead by example.
• Actively seek information about client requirements and demonstrate how they are interpreted in design and medical planning solutions
• Prepare business plan for the pediatric health practice in Dallas
• Foster an environment of mutual respect and trust among members of the group as it grows and develops
• Assist in the preparation of press releases and other materials publicizing all assigned projects, including contributing to the image file
• Extending existing relationships with referral sources, consultants and other influencers
• Help formalize standards for project presentations and actively participate in them.
• Help foster an environment of exploration and innovation in order to achieve excellence in project work and as a group.
• Build and strengthen connections with clients through a comprehensive understanding of their needs
• Manage existing design technology and continually explore, improve and evaluate best uses for presentation and production.
• Participate in developing the pediatric health practice through the acquisition of new clients including:

Requirements

• More than 12 years of pediatric campus health experience with an architectural firm or division, with at least 2 years in a leadership/management role.
• Proven track record in health project sales and/or established client list.
• Evidence of strong working relationships with clients
• Demonstration of a polished presence in his/her conversation skills and ability to move comfortably in business circles
• Demonstrated ability to think conceptually
• Significant talent in health design development and project leadership
• Familiarity with expediting plans through the approval process
• Proven ability to prioritize the work of others in order to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients
• Proficiency in all the basic technical skills of architecture including computer skills
• Proven skills in writing, speaking, strategy/planning, including business plans/budgets
• Bachelors degree in Architecture; Masters in Architecture preferred
• Proven ability to make presentations and facilitate discussions
• Proven ability to convince prospective clients that they should retain the services of the firm
• License to practice architecture

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance