Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment Practice Leader

Perkins&Will; Dallas (TX); Híbrido; USD 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness programs

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Perkins&Will in Dallas is hiring a Practice Leader and Market Builder for Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment. You will shape the practice strategy, lead business development, pursue opportunities, and guide delivery on flagship projects.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in sports architecture, licensed, with a proven ability to grow a high-impact practice, mentor teams, and advance equity and inclusion throughout client engagements and studio leadership.

Formación

• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment architecture.
• Proven record of growing and leading a high-impact Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment architecture practice, including winning work and shaping markets
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Licensed architect with strong client and industry relationships

Responsabilidades

• Develop and drive a strategic business plan for Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment architecture in collaboration with firm leadership.
• Guide studios in shaping SAPs, sales strategies, and investment priorities aligned with firm objectives.
• Lead client engagement, business development, and strategic pursuits, including capture planning and teaming strategies.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Active architectural licensure

Descripción del empleo

Perkins&Will seeking an accomplished, dynamic, and motivated Practice Leader and Market Builder for Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment in the Dallas office. This senior leadership opportunity focuses on shaping, growing, and leading the firm’s Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment architecture practice in the Dallas office while remaining directly engaged in the leadership and delivery of projects.

This role is designed for a licensed architect who brings deep market credibility and a proven ability to grow business, build high‑performing teams, and deliver design and delivery excellence. As Practice Leader, you will set the market strategy for Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment architecture in the Dallas area guiding business development, pursuit strategy, and long‑term client relationships.

We are seeking an individual with at least 15 years of professional experience. The ideal candidate has demonstrated a track record of growing high‑impact, high‑quality Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment architecture design practice, strong client and industry relationships, and a deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Role & Key Responsibilities

Practice Leadership, Strategy, and Growth

• Develop and drive a strategic business plan for Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment architecture in collaboration with the Firmwide Practice Leader, Studio Managing Directors, and Studio Practice Leaders.
• Guide studios in shaping Strategic Action Plans (SAPs), sales strategies, and investment priorities aligned with firmwide objectives.
• Lead client engagement, business development, and strategic pursuits, including capture planning, teaming strategies, and execution.
• Make informed go/no-godecisions and shape long‑term account strategies to grow a sustainable regional practice.

Project & Client Leadership

• Provide senior leadership and accountability on select Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment projects from concept through construction and, where applicable, operations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, bringing sound business judgment and strategic oversight to complex projects.
• Ensure excellence in design quality, client experience, financial performance, and risk management.
• Work closely with Design Principals, Project Managers, and technical leaders to translate practice vision into successful project outcomes.

Talent Development & Succession

• Partner with studio and regional leadership on strategic hiring, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Leverage regional talent effectively across pursuits and project delivery.
• Mentor emerging leaders and strengthen the regional leadership bench, building a diverse and sustainable talent pipeline.

Thought Leadership & Market Presence

• Advance Perkins&Will's leadership in Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment architecture through insights on industry trends, innovation, sustainability, and equity.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Practice Leaders to elevate thought leadership, exemplar work, and individual expertise through external communications and media.

Community Building & Design Excellence

• Foster collaboration, shared learning, and alignment across studios and with other Regional Practice Leaders.
• Champion a culture of Living Design excellence and innovation, ensuring the firm's values are embedded across pursuits, projects, and public engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment architecture
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• Active architectural licensure
• Proven record of growing and leading ahigh-impact Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment architecture practice, including winning work and shaping markets
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long‑term vision and near‑term execution
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Our Offerings

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Our employee experience is enriched by a hybrid and flexible work environment, enabled by advanced technology and collaborative tools. Our hybrid model will empower you to balance your life and work commitments.

We also provide:

• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
• Performance-based bonuses
• Engaging studio initiatives and events
• Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy ("EEO"), which is part of the Company's Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here, and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.