Justice Studio Leader

Grace Hebert Curtis Architects, LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Voluntary benefits including vision and dental

Job summary

A nationally recognized architecture and design firm in Texas seeks a Justice Studio Leader to oversee design quality and manage client relationships. This role requires 10-15 years of experience in Justice projects, strong architectural skills, and proficiency in REVI and related software. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing communities and delivering exceptional results.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect required.
• 10–15 years of professional experience, including leadership in Justice, Municipal, or Institutional projects.
• Proven success in team leadership and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Studio’s operations and performance, including project delivery and financial management.
• Guide projects from design through construction administration.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership in Justice projects

Client management

Business development

Excellent communication

Strong architectural skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

REVIT

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

3D modeling software

MS Office

Job description

We're looking for a Justice Studio Leader to join our team in a Texas location.

Description

Grace Design Studios is a nationally recognized architecture and design firm with 24 offices across the country. Guided by our values—Do Good. Be Great.—we design environments that enhance communities, inspire creativity, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. The Justice Studio Leader is a strategic, client-facing, and operational leader responsible for the success of Grace’s Justice and Municipal practice.

**This role is available at any of our Texas locations.

The Justice Studio Leader will oversee design quality, client relationships, business development, and studio operations — ensuring that all projects align with the firm’s mission, values, and long-term vision. You will:

Responsibilities

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

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Licensed Architect required.
• 10–15 years of professional experience, including leadership in Justice, Municipal, or Institutional projects.
• Proven success in team leadership, client management, and business development.
• Strong architectural skills in design, detailing, and construction administration.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in REVIT, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling software, and MS Office.
• Employer-paid health insurance, effective the 1st of the month after date of hire
• 401(k) plan with an employer match
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life and AD&D insurance
• Other voluntary benefits including vision, dental, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance are available