Studio Lead & Branch Director - Architecture

ACS Professional Staffing; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-Paid Health Plan

Company-Paid Dental, Vision, Life, and

Short-Term Disability Insurance

5% 401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Costco Membership Reimbursement

Holiday and Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Job summary

ACS Professional Staffing is seeking a Studio Lead/Branch Manager for its client, a well-established architecture and engineering firm, in Vancouver, WA. The role leads branch operations, guides project delivery, and ensures profitability and client satisfaction.

The position requires a licensed Architect or Engineer with 10+ years of experience, strong leadership and marketing abilities, and a proven track record in multi-discipline project delivery.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect or Engineer with 10+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; experience in office operations and staff management.
• Strong project management across multi-discipline projects.
• Experience with all phases of design and construction.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic marketing plans and community engagement.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and delegation abilities.
• Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence.
• Strong people management as a core responsibility.
• Solution-oriented mindset with collaboration over blame.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, able to balance multiple priorities.
• Growth mindset with continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee branch operations, studio workload, and project delivery to ensure profitability and client satisfaction.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation across the studio.
• Lead weekly planning and coordination meetings with project managers and supervising professionals.
• Mentor and develop design professionals, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Guide initial project scoping, fee proposals, contracts, and client interactions.
• Resolve operational, project, and technical issues within the studio and branch.
• Coordinate with other Studio Leads and the corporate office for staffing, administrative support, and business development.
• Develop and execute local strategic marketing plans, including community engagement and brand promotion.
• Train and support staff in marketing and client relationship-building.
• Collaborate with Corporate leadership for smooth coordinated operations and marketing efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Staff management

Mentoring

Client engagement

Communication

Strategic marketing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

ACS Professional Staffing is seeking a Studio Lead/Branch Manager for its client, a well-established architecture and engineering firm, in Vancouver, WA. The role leads branch operations, guides project delivery, and ensures profitability and client satisfaction.

The position requires a licensed Architect or Engineer with 10+ years of experience, strong leadership and marketing abilities, and a proven track record in multi-discipline project delivery.