Studio Lead, Ottawa

Description

• Live the firm’s values and lead by example.
• Manage team workplan forecasting and utilization analysis.
• Support a collaborative, diverse, inclusive, and nurturing design studio environment and make efforts to build a studio community through events and enrichment aligned with HDR’s values.
• Support Sector Leads and Business Development Teams in growing our practice.
• Regularly review Studio performance with Managing Principal and Senior Leads.
• Engage in project management oversight and training.
• Contribute to the strength of HDR’s capabilities, systems, and procedures through continuous improvement.
• Mentor peers and reports as a part of this leadership role.
• Assume roles, as required, on client projects within your area of expertise and as needed by the firm.
• Ensure the Studio has appropriate staffing resources sufficient for supporting ongoing project requirements.
• Help foster a design-focused culture within the studio and promote innovation and creativity in architectural solutions.
• Establish short and long-term studio goals consistent with firm wide objectives.
• Actively engage in Business Development, including project pursuits, general business development activities, and the development and implementation of a local practice growth strategy.
• Work cooperatively with company operations managers, business group and technical directors and marketing managers on departmental efforts
• Lead project performance measurement and monitoring.
• Meet with clients, consultants, and contractors to maintain and grow the Studio’s relationships.
• Ensure successful project outcomes through oversight of the project delivery process.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Ottawa Architecture Studio space.
• Continue to develop a team of energized professionals who take responsibility for the successful completion of every project.
• Lead monthly project performance review meetings.
• Provide support and collaborate with the leadership of the Engineering and other consulting teams that may share the Ottawa Studio space.
• Proactively work with the Managing Principal and other office/company leaders as appropriate in the development and implementation of the Studio’s overall strategy.
• Participate in annual budgeting and monthly income statement development.
• Foster a culture of mutual respect, support, and trust amongst all staff and between and among HDR’s many offices, our clients, and our partners.
• Support Sector Leads with proposals and pursuit strategies, and review of resourcing and financial commitments.
• Coordinate and foster worksharing opportunities with other HDR studios.
• Represent the Studio at external events locally and regionally.
• Reinforce and grow studio focus on a culture of excellence and a consistent focus on project execution and design.
• Lead efforts for Ottawa Architecture staff recruiting, retention, and recognition.
• Ensure that the office builds the strength and cohesiveness of its human capital to develop well-rounded professionals doing the best work possible.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years project leadership and management experience in Architectural design
• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in project leadership and management with Canadian Federal clients and projects
• Outstanding leadership, communication and team-building skills
• Maintains a professional Engineering or Architecture registration and has extensive related technical management experience
• Experienced in management and development of diverse teams

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance