Associate Practice Director

• Leading regional operations and business practices across multiple offices
• Supporting a multidisciplinary practice that includes at a minimum architecture, engineering, and interior disciplines
• Implementing our firm's commercial, legal and process practices across the region
• Focusing on regional alignment, resource optimization, process standardization, and staff development initiatives
• Serving as a key ambassador of our brand, responsible for demonstrating how our Living-Centered Design ethos comes to life in our culture and in the way we partner with clients across the region
• Ensuring best practices of project management and process leadership, including work planning, contracting, risk management, fee development, and resource management—are understood and implemented consistently across the region
• Working collaboratively with firm-wide Business Office and Legal Team to ensure commercial and risk issues are properly addressed
• Providing assessments, evaluation, mentorship and other appropriate actions to staff to achieve success and improve outcomes
• Championing the implementation of project delivery methods including Design Technology, Quality and Sustainability processes as well as engineering and interior design practice integration areas
• Leading the enhancement of our firm's SFMO (Single-Firm, Multi-Office) operating model across the region in support of client needs
• Collaborating with Regional Practice Directors, Office Practice Leaders, Business Practice Directors, Market Leaders, Design Leaders, Engineering Discipline Leaders, Technical Leaders, and Sustainability Leaders to champion high-performing, client-focused teams that capture and execute client opportunities
• Assessing, aligning, recruiting and developing regional talent while building a diverse and inclusive team of professionals that support strategic goals across offices
• Working with senior leaders to develop and implement focused mentoring programs for future leaders
• Building enthusiasm for Living-Centered Design among teammates across the region and demonstrate how it applies to their work and business

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years' minimum experience with a proven track record of office management success in the design industry required
• Strong communication and leadership skills with regional management experience
• Business acumen and proven ability to execute strategy across multiple locations
• Professional acumen and maturity demonstrated by the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully
• Regular travel across the region is required

Additional licensure, certifications and/or training relevant to this role is preferred

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible spending account options
• Voluntary insurances
• Paid time off
• Flex-time schedules
• Remote work options
• 401k plan
• Employee perk programs
• Discretionary bonuses