Studio Leader - Healthcare

NELSON Worldwide; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NELSON Worldwide is seeking a Studio Leader for its Healthcare & Design Studio in Florida. The role oversees overall studio performance, leads Project Leads and teams, mentors staff, and ensures successful delivery of projects across the Florida region.

A strong background in Architecture design for hospitals and medical facilities is required, with licensing preferred. The Studio Leader will drive business growth, manage resources and finances, and foster a culture aligned with NELSON values,

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a healthcare design studio or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of hospital and medical facility design.
• Familiarity with permitting, sustainability and design guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee studio performance, team leadership, and project delivery.
• Drive business growth through pursuits and client relationships.
• Mentor project leads and ensure high-quality design outcomes.

Job description

The Studio Leader is responsible for the overall performance of the Healthcare & Design Studio, including team leadership, resource management, project delivery, quality, and financial performance. The Studio Leader drives business growth by supporting pursuits, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects across the Florida region.

The Studio Leader leads and develops Project Leads and their teams, fostering a culture that reflects NELSON’s values and enables Teammates to excel. They are responsible for building talent, providing mentorship and opportunities for growth, and ensuring teams have the support needed to deliver exceptional client service and design outcomes.

Strong background in the Architecture & Design industry, within one or more of the following project types: Hospital and Medical Centers, Medical Specialty Facilities, Physician(s) Offices, Medical Realty Developers is required. Architecture license is preferred.

Attributes to support the NELSON Culture: Go All-In, Keep It Real, Embrace Growth, Think Boldly and Be You:

• Go All-In – Take responsibility for your actions, do what you say and always lead by example
• Keep It Real - Communicate with empathy, transparency and respect to support each other in the pursuit of great work
• Embrace Growth - Seek to learn, grow and experiment to fuel our future
• Think Boldly - Exude a passion for problem solving, creativity and curiosity in everything you do
• Be You – Express your unique self and actively engage in our fun, diverse community of real people

Qualifications

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, materials application and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness within the Healthcare Sector (Medical)
• Possess code knowledge and ensure team has incorporated permitting requirements into the deliverables
• Basic knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED, Well, EnergyStar guidelines
• Proficiency in Deltek Vision / Vantagepoint
• Proficiency in understanding of financial management concepts
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Leadership

• Organize and prioritize tasks as needed to complete within the identified time frame
• Manage expectations of project leads and Teammates, cast a vision for success of the studio
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Lead by example
• Foster a positive studio environment and maintain harmony
• Resolve conflict and have difficult conversations with Teammates, peers, upper management and/or clients when necessary
• Provide opportunities to utilize individual’s strengths for their professional development as well