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Managing Director
Aia Austin
AIA Austin is a community of architects advancing the practice of architecture in Austin.
Senior leader overseeing finance, operations, culture, and growth for design studio.
10d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Austin, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
- Employees
Service Specialisms
Professional Development
Outreach
Advocacy
Continuing Education
Contract Documents
Event Programming
Design Awards
Committee Engagement
Sector Specialisms
Academic
Civic/Government
Corporate/Commercial
Healthcare
Housing/Hospitality
Science/Technology
Role
What you would be doing
External Representation: Serve as a trusted representative of the studio with clients, consultants, and industry peers, strengthening the firm’s reputation and presence in the market.
Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with MML Hospitality leadership where applicable to align priorities, resources, and deliverables for shared projects.
Operational Excellence: Build and manage systems, workflows, and resource planning to support efficiency, accountability, and quality across all phases of work.
Team Growth & Culture: Lead, mentor, and develop staff, fostering a culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and creative excellence.
Business Development: Identify and pursue new project opportunities, expand client relationships, and position the studio for sustained, strategic growth beyond current partnerships.
Creative Alignment: Partner closely with the Design Principals to uphold and advance their creative vision, ensuring design intent is carried through to execution.
Financial Leadership: Oversee the financial health of the studio, including forecasting, profitability, and performance reporting, ensuring all projects meet business goals.
AIA Austin has been a vital force in shaping Austin’s built environment since its establishment.
The organization brings together a network of architects who share a passion for high-quality design.
It fosters collaboration, promotes innovation, and supports the development of sustainable urban landscapes.
AIA Austin is deeply involved in the local architectural community, providing resources for professional growth.
The chapter hosts events that connect architects with developers, city planners, and other stakeholders.
Through various initiatives, AIA Austin has contributed to projects that define the city's architectural identity.
AIA Austin's members work on diverse projects, from residential to large-scale commercial developments.
Their expertise spans across modern design, adaptive reuse, sustainable architecture, and urban planning.
The organization also plays a role in educating the public on architecture’s role in enhancing quality of life.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
40% reduction
Embodied Carbon Goal
Aims to reduce the embodied carbon footprint of building materials by 40% from a 2020 baseline by 2030.
52% reduction
Austin's GHG Target
Commitment to achieving a 52% reduction in community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
100% off-grid
Net-Zero Project Achievement
Supports built works like the Campsite at Shield Ranch, achieving 100% off-grid/net-zero operation.
Participation in AIA 2030 Commitment: facilitation of roundtables and subcommittees to support architects in tracking/reporting performance toward zero-carbon design goals.
Alignment with Austin’s net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas goal by 2040.
Support of built works achieving net-zero operation.
AIA Austin-led education and advocacy on sustainable design metrics and tools (e.g. DDx, Embodied Carbon sessions).
Inclusion & Diversity
Chairing of DesignVoice committee by a volunteer architect—Jason Haskins—advocating solidarity, subsidiarity, and human dignity in the built environment.
DesignVoice facilitated monthly design‑focused community service events, led by AIA Austin volunteers.
Roosevelt Gardens project led by AIA Austin member provided transitional housing for residents living with HIV and chronic homelessness.
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