Civic Studio Leader

Responsibilities

• Lead the Studio’s operations and performance, including project delivery, staffing, scheduling, and financial management.
• Guide projects from schematic design through construction administration, ensuring design excellence, technical accuracy, and compliance with all codes and regulations.
• Develop and execute strategic business development plans for the Civic and Municipal sectors, aligning studio goals with the firm’s overall growth objectives.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact to ensure exceptional communication, service, and trust.
• Drive business development initiatives by identifying new opportunities, pursuing RFQs/RFPs, and collaborating on proposals, interviews, and marketing strategies.
• Represent Grace externally through participation in industry organizations, conferences, and community engagement activities to strengthen the firm’s presence in the civic design market.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to promote innovation, profitability, sustainability, and design excellence across all studios and disciplines.
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth through leadership and feedback.
• Encourage cross-office collaboration, sharing knowledge and ensuring consistency in design quality, innovation, and technical standards firm-wide.
• Work with Practice and Office Leaders to establish performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and support staff development and retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Licensed Architect required.
• 10–15 years of professional experience, including leadership in Civic, Municipal, or Institutional projects.
• Proven success in team leadership, client management, and business development.
• Strong architectural skills in design, detailing, and construction administration.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in REVIT, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling software, and MS Office.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance, effective the 1st of the month after date of hire.
• Profit sharing bonuses.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match.
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life and AD&D insurance.
• Other voluntary benefits including vision, dental, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance are available.
• Paid Time Off.
• Holidays.