Higher Education Studio Director

2 weeks ago

Denver, Colorado, United States SmithGroup Full time
Higher Education Studio Leader

SmithGroup is a leading integrated design firm that combines research, data, and technology with innovation and creativity to deliver resilient and inclusive spaces that address our clients' most pressing challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for various sectors, including healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed-use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks, and open spaces.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Higher Education Studio Leader to join our team in Denver. As a key member of our studio, you will be responsible for growing our practice market share and net revenue by winning new work and assisting teams in delivering design excellence and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Grow practice market share and net revenue by winning new work and assisting teams in delivering design excellence and client satisfaction.
  • Provide leadership and management necessary for the development and growth of the studio, aligned with SmithGroup's strategic themes of growing the firm, building expertise, and designing holistically.
  • Maintain relationships with past clients and develop relationships with current and new clients.
  • Work with the Regional Director and Regional Practice Director to ensure that marketing and sales budgets, revenue, and project performance targets are achieved and that studio issues are addressed.
  • Work closely with practice leadership, Business Development, and Marketing to strategically grow the studio aligned with practice goals, effectively represent our services, and contribute to thought leadership initiatives.
  • Provide leadership and be actively involved in projects through all phases, from initial client contacts through marketing pursuits, sales efforts, contract negotiations, project kick-off, feasibility studies, strategic planning, master planning, programming, conceptual studies, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, bidding and award, construction administration, move-in, follow-up, and on-going client relationship maintenance.
  • Work with discipline leaders and staff to ensure technical, administrative, and schedule targets are met.
  • Develop and implement strategic objectives in concert with the practice and regional objectives.
  • Exhibit and demonstrate a commitment to SmithGroup's core values: passion, sustainability, equity, community, curiosity, and integrity.
  • Make authoritative decisions and recommendations in concert with regional leadership that may impact primary activities, strategic objectives, guidelines, quality, standards, and principles of the region and firm as a whole.
  • Lead/coordinate communication efforts within assigned studio and between other studio leaders.
  • Participate in recruiting, coaching, and career development of staff.
Requirements:
  • A professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or equivalent combination of related experience and/or training.
  • 15+ years related experience preferred and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in the AE Industry.
  • Registration or licensure in relevant field; LEED AP preferred.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness and a strong commitment to working in a team setting, delivering high client satisfaction and technical competence.
  • Strong leadership skills in the areas of business development, professional and civic involvement.
  • Strong business acumen and critical thinking skills in the pursuit of the work.
  • The ability to take responsibility and ownership to meet standards, budgets, schedules, and deadlines.
  • A high degree of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to travel 25-35%.

SmithGroup offers a competitive compensation and benefit package designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. The anticipated salary range for this position is $129,000 to $161,000 annually, at the time of posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for this position. Additionally, an employee in this position is eligible for a performance-based bonus on an annual basis. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending account options, and voluntary insurances. We provide an opportunity to invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching and a continuing education reimbursement. We offer 3 weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment, with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, and parental leave benefits. SmithGroup also promotes a healthy work-life balance for our staff, which includes an alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays), as well as hybrid work options that give our team the flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed.

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