Practice Leader of Faith-Based Design Job at Browning Day (Indianapolis)

Job Description

At Browning Day, our portfolio spans a broad range of project types within civic, cultural, healthcare, higher education, faith-based, hospitality, mixed-use, preservation and reuse, sports and wellness, and the workplace. Our success is based on the client's vision coming to life and includes a team of Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, and support staff who play a part in solving complex design problems. We seek a mission-driven Practice Leader of Faith-Based Design who understands the nuanced design needs of sacred spaces and the communities they serve, including functional requirements, theological considerations, and the decision‑making processes inherent to delivering meaningful faith-based projects. The ideal candidate will grow into a Principal role, supporting the growth of our faith-based market and serving clients across all denominations.

Job Responsibility

Develop strong client relationships within the faith-based market
Provide mentorship on faith-based projects
Support annual revenue goals
Learn to lead proposal teams on RFP/RFQ responses and negotiate contractual agreements with collaboration and approval from the corporation's officers
Be the liaison of the client vision internally and oversee transitions of primary contacts to the client throughout the project
Collaborate with faith-based client leaders to design spaces that reflect the client's theological values, liturgical functions, and community needs
Integrate sacred art, action, symbolism, and environmental stewardship into solutions
Participate in industry-focused organizations, memberships, and communities within faith-based markets, aligned with business development initiatives
Proficiently market and promote Browning Day's markets, services and capabilities
Partnership with design leaders to create congruent creative design solutions
Promote innovative design concepts that are practical, aesthetically pleasing, safe, code-compliant, and meet the client's intended purpose and budget
Incorporate and consider sustainable design solutions into all projects
Support the firm's continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with Operations and the Executive Committee leadership
Responsible for project results, working with Project Managers to ensure quality standards, schedule, budget, and design compliance
Advise operational leadership on schedules and team makeup on faith-based projects
May oversee programming efforts, including information gathering, site analysis, and inventory of existing conditions, identifying opportunities and constraints
Provide guidance to project teams at all stages of the project, from planning and concept design to construction documents and site visits
Maintain knowledge of building codes, accessibility standards, liturgical practices, and design practices
Partner with Human Resources (HR) on employee performance, training, and onboarding
Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

Passion for the industry and leading the staff towards a common goal
Possesses creative talent in the communication of complex and diverse ideas
Foster mutual trust by developing solid relationships (internal and external)
Ability to lead the internal team and external consultants toward the common goal
Time management skills, including balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and managing time without deadline-driven projects
Excellent communicator: verbal, written, presenting, training, and public speaking
Advanced leadership expertise, including leading high-stakes presentations, facilitating consensus in diverse groups, adapting messaging across audiences, navigating complex group dynamics, and cultivating strategic professional networks
Aptitude to learn Browning Day's leadership and management fundamentals by partnering with HR to ensure compliance with our company's best practices and policies
Advanced experience consulting on faith-based projects
Licensed Architect with preferred experience level of 7+ years in architectural design, and 2+ years in faith-based design
Preferred Master's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
Satisfactory completion of background screening

Nice to have

Proficient-to-advanced experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Scheduling software (Team Gantt)
Knowledge of SketchUp, Revit
Online project management software
Experience in master planning, project management, faith-based school design K-12, community space, and/or sacred spaces

What we offer

Full-time, exempt position with competitive compensation and paid time off
Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and other supplemental insurance
Company paid disability (long and short-term) and life insurance
A 3% contribution to a 401k retirement plan with no vesting period
Opportunity to earn an annual bonus
Hybrid-remote work environment with flexible schedules
Chance to be a part of a creative and supportive team

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