Practice Leader | Public & Institutional

Team & Project Leadership

• Serve as a collaborative partner, bringing innovative thinking to projects, the studio, and market delivery, and promoting design research that advances market strategy.

• Be a leading voice with clients, both regionally and within the firm.

• Champion diversity, inclusion, and respect for all perspectives, fostering solutions that are resilient, improve the human condition, and strengthen communities.

• Act as a client advocate and manage client support and relationship responsibilities.

• Grow and develop a team of direct reports, including supervision, coaching, communication, accountability, and growth planning.

• Provide project leadership and oversight to ensure quality, efficient delivery, profitable project performance, and innovative, responsive design.

• Support project management by monitoring project performance and technical quality, and assist with contract and scope/fee negotiations with strategic partners.

Business Development

• Establish annual business goals, strategies, and tactics that align with the national P I business plan, including actionable items.

• Work closely with business development staff to nurture client relationships, develop new business, and secure new clients.

• Represent the firm as a thought leader in your market, attending industry events, and participating in writing and speaking opportunities.

• Lead responses to RFPs and solicitations, including building strategic teaming relationships, evaluating opportunities, and collaborating with marketing and project personnel.

• Achieve annual growth and profitability targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Architecture and/or Interior Design; a Master’s in Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture is preferred.

• Professional registration required.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in design and leadership of related projects.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong project portfolio and subject matter expertise in one or more of the following: governmental, civic & community projects, historic/adaptive reuse, workplace, recreation, library, museum, learning, and higher education.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to coordinate across multiple locations.

• Extensive knowledge of fee proposals, negotiations, and contract/subcontract administration.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work, prioritize and delegate assignments, and foster team cooperation.

• Effective time management and organizational skills.

• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.

• Creativity, foresight, and sound judgment in solving complex problems, determining program objectives, and developing strategies for market sector projects.

Preferred Qualifications / Skillsets

• Active participation in social, civic, trade, or professional organizations that support the public and institutional sector and promote the firm’s brand.

• Excellent client management, customer service, writing, and presentation skills, with a proven track record of securing and delivering on A/E contracts.

• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and professionally charismatic.

This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of public and institutional design within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.