Studio Lead & Branch Manager – Architecture & Design

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 seeks an experienced licensed Architect or Engineer to join as Studio Lead/Branch Manager in Vancouver, WA. You will oversee branch operations, manage project delivery, and drive profitability while ensuring client satisfaction.

You will mentor staff, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, lead project scoping and contracts, and develop local marketing plans in collaboration with corporate leadership.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

ACS Professional Staffing seeks an experienced licensed Architect or Engineer to join as Studio Lead/Branch Manager in Vancouver, WA. You will oversee branch operations, manage project delivery, and drive profitability while ensuring client satisfaction.

You will mentor staff, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, lead project scoping and contracts, and develop local marketing plans in collaboration with corporate leadership.