Civic Studio Leader

Overview

Lead civic studio, managing design, client relations, business development, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• project delivery
• construction admin
• design excellence
• business development
• client relations
• staff development

Tasks

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

Requirements

• licensed architect
• revit
• bluebeam
• adobe suite
• 3d modeling
• architecture degree

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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

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.

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