Architectural Practice Leader

Overview

• Lead architectural practice operations, ensuring efficient project execution and resource allocation within the organization.
• Mentor and develop architectural staff, fostering professional growth and adherence to industry best practices.
• Collaborate with firm principals to schedule projects and assign qualified teams based on requirements.
• Forecast future project schedules to determine staffing needs and ensure resource availability.
• Hire, onboard, and train new staff, maintaining updated job descriptions and effective recruitment processes.
• Implement and oversee standards and procedures, ensuring compliance with documented processes and quality assurance practices.
• Collaborate with operations and technology teams to provide necessary resources for staff performance.
• Perform administrative tasks, including reviewing timesheets and expense reports for reporting staff.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead architectural staff in project execution, ensuring adherence to client expectations and timelines.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to staff, solving complex project challenges effectively.
• Collaborate with principals to schedule projects and allocate resources efficiently.
• Forecast workload and staffing needs, ensuring optimal team composition for project success.
• Recruit, interview, and onboard new staff, maintaining updated job descriptions and training programs.
• Develop and implement standards and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with technology and operations teams to ensure staff have necessary tools and resources.
• Review administrative documents, including timesheets and expense reports, for reporting staff.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.Arch.) or equivalent degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in architectural practice, with 12 years preferred.
• Proven leadership experience at the director level within architectural operations.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, resource allocation, and team management.
• Experience in recruiting, onboarding, and training architectural staff.
• Proficiency in implementing and overseeing operational standards and procedures.
• Ability to forecast workload and staffing needs effectively.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, including document review and approval.