Architectural Studio Director: Growth & Client Leadership

Ware Malcomb; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Ware Malcomb in Irvine, CA is seeking a Director to lead design, growth, profitability, and client relationships for the local market. You will guide finances, proposals, and staffing while mentoring the Architecture group to expand practice.

You will oversee budgets, business development, and a positive team culture, partnering with the Region's operations manager to meet targets and deliver exceptional projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of architecture experience.
• Experience leading a team or studio.
• Proposals experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships in the local market.
• Licensed Architect strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field.
• Ability to lead and foster a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finances, business development, operations, and team member management of the group.
• Take overall responsibility for ensuring all proposals and contracts (client and consultant) are in place.
• Review and sign off on all project budget reports before contract execution.
• Be responsible for the group's organizational charts and conduct a continuous review of office forecasts, financials, and current/future staffing needs with the Region's operations manager.
• Overall responsibility for the operations of the group, in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
• Ensure the positive culture, morale and general wellbeing of team.
• Review monthly project revenue projections and provide necessary weekly updates.
• Prepare a monthly business report and participate in monthly meetings.
• Responsible for business development and client relationships to increase market share and win work.
• Attend business development and networking functions. Set up regular networking meetings with client and industry contacts.
• Utilize Ware Malcomb CRM system to track all business development activity.
• Review of groups workload scheduled. Attend scheduling meetings.
• Proactively manage any/all project liability issues.
• Stay connected to the team with reoccurring scheduled meetings and communication.
• Collaborate with Ware Malcomb Talent Acquisition team to recruit new team members.

Skills

Architecture experience

Team leadership

Proposals experience

Client relationships

Leadership ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field

Licensed Architect

Job description

Ware Malcomb in Irvine, CA is seeking a Director to lead design, growth, profitability, and client relationships for the local market. You will guide finances, proposals, and staffing while mentoring the Architecture group to expand practice.

You will oversee budgets, business development, and a positive team culture, partnering with the Region's operations manager to meet targets and deliver exceptional projects.