Mountain Region Studio Practice Manager - Health

HKS, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm is seeking a Studio Practice Manager responsible for operational and financial oversight. Applicants need a professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design and typically 15+ years in the industry. This role focuses on strategic planning, leadership, and client relationships. The base salary range is $132k - $175k annually in Denver. Competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision care coverage

401(k) plans

Paid days off

Qualifications

• Typically, 15+ years of experience in the AEC industry.
• Experience in a leadership role with success in project work and financial management.
• Successful track record in directing teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in strategic planning for the studio.
• Manages staffing and schedules, monitors financial performance.
• Acts as primary interface with clients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Licensure or certification in chosen field

Tools

Vision application software

MS Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Overview:

Responsible for operational and financial management and oversight of a studio, focusing on staff and financial management, growing experience, relationship skills, collaboration and interpersonal skills while working on great projects for exceptional clients.
Depending on the size of the office or studio, the Studio Practice Leader and Studio Practice Manager may be the same individual. The Studio Practice Manager often also leads projects with multiple clients concurrently. In this role, the Studio Practice Manager will be held accountable to the responsibilities and expectation of documented in the job description for Senior Project Manager role.

This role could sit in our Phoenix, AZ, Salt Lake City, UT, or Denver, CO offices.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates in strategic planning for the studio and facilitates communication for the specific practice with other leaders, such as vetting studio marketing strategy and allocating needed project resources
• Supports practice leaders and participates in strategic, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and financial planning for the respective practice
• Partners with studio practice leader and Office Director to evaluate performance and growth in a manner which is consistent with HKS's priorities, core values, and purpose
• Represents the interests, concerns and problems within the studio and ensures issues are addressed and resolved expeditiously
• Communicates practice / studio initiatives to respective project teams as appropriate
• Oversees projects assigned to the respective studio, focusing on the project process, service/delivery, work environment, and project documentation
• Actively manages staffing and schedules, monitors utilization and efficiency, financial performance, and growth management across the studio, including recommending adjustments where necessary
• Collaborates with other studio practice leaders such as project managers, project architects, construction administrators, and designers through all phases by guiding, advising, and mentoring on project work
• Collaborates during the initial marketing stages through completion of construction, including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development and delivery
• Serves as a technical resource advisor for the studio, assisting in the resolution of complex problems, and helping them grow in their roles
• Serves as senior manager on projects within the studio; acts as a primary interface with clients for respective studio
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues

Qualifications:

• Professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
• Licensure or certification in chosen field preferred
• Typically, 15+ years of experience in the AEC industry, including experience in a leadership role with demonstrated success in both project work, project financial management, and talent/resource development
• Familiarity with Vision application software preferred
• Experience in MS Office Suite, and Microsoft Teams preferred
• Demonstrated ability in connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time
• Successful track record in directing and providing leadership for teams to follow
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration and developing/nurturing talent
• Exercise skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship management skills
• Ability to work closely with design directors to promote an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy, and to facilitate its advancement across the firm
• Ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
• Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
• Travel will be required.

Base Salary Range: $132k - $175k annually - Denver location only

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the Denver location only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role.Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.

Application Deadline: 10/01/2025

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran