Architectural Leader

Job Description

Dewberry is a nationally recognized architectural, engineering and consulting firm with an immediate opening for an Office Director - Architectural Leader with diverse experience in Project Delivery, Office Operations, Business Development and Client Management.  This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to lead a skilled team of twenty Designers, Project Architects and Project Managers.  Under the President of Architecture, the successful candidate will manage Dewberry’s two California Architecture Offices (Sacramento and Pasadena) and work collaboratively with Dewberry Leaders across the practice to deliver work in multiple Market Segments, including Justice, Community Facilities and Real Estate & Commercial Development.  It is anticipated that the selected individual will make significant contributions to all aspects of the practice.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

Selected responsibilities include:

• Office Operations – Develop annual budgets; Track and manage monthly financial metrics; Review client and consultant contracts; Workload planning; Accounts receivable / Cash Management; Evaluate and escalate potential risks; Work with Finance and Accounting; and oversee Business Unit Quality and Safety Advocate efforts.
• Business Development – Build external relationships with clients, consultants and contractors in select Market Segments; Participate / lead go-no-go meetings; Participate / lead RFP development; Select Consultants (internal and external); Fee development and negotiation, Lead development and execute California Business Unit Marketing Plan
• Client Management – Serve as Client Manager for select clients; Coordinate with other internal Enterprise service leads to support integrated project delivery
• Project Delivery – Serve as Project Manager for select projects and clients and supervise the efforts of the Project Manager in the Business Unit.  Lead by example, demonstrating successful project management skillsets and mentoring others as needed
• Talent & Leadership Development – Support professional development of all staff; Identify and recruit staff for positions which align with strategic plan; Conduct/delegate evaluations of staff performance; Work with Human Resources
• Strategic & Tactical Planning – Support 2027 Dewberry Strategic Plan; Champion one or more tactics in the Architectural Tactical Plan

This strategic hire for Dewberry’s California Architecture Practice is an opportunity for the right individual to leverage their diverse skill set and be integral to the continued growth of the office.

The right candidate will:

• Lead California Architectural Staff to successfully deliver projects from both a design and financial perspective.
• Support California Architectural Staff to promote professional growth and mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Architectural and Market Segment Leadership to diversify and continue to grow the California Practice.
• Act as Principal in Charge, Client Manager or Project Manager, as appropriate.
• Work closely with West Operating Unit to cross sell services to select Clients.
• Participate in Business Development and Marketing activities, independently and in conjunction with others, including RFPs and Interview.
• Supervise internal teams, where appropriate, in the preparation of design deliverables for all phases of design.
• In collaboration with Project Managers, set, monitor and maintain project budgets, work plans, and schedules through all phases of the design process.
• Attract, recruit, train, promote and retain high potential talent.
• Expertly communicate with Dewberry leadership, internal teams, clients, consultants and industry groups.
• Be accountable for the design, technical quality and financial performance of projects.
• Be willing to travel.
• Have aptitude to collaborate with industry leaders, clients, potential clients, promote Dewberry and raise awareness of Dewberry’s position in the industry.
• Strategic delegation of select responsibilities to provide upward mobility by advancing the professional and career development of staff; Balance personal direct and indirect hours as appropriate.

Required Skills & Required Experience

Pre-requisites:

• Professional Degree in Architecture or Master of Architecture degree.
• Registration in the State of California.
• NCARB Certified for reciprocal licensure.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the A/E industry with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Client Management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Self-motivated with highly developed verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Well organized.
• Verifiable references attesting to required qualifications.

Relocation assistance available for the right candidate!

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

The projected range for this position is $155,000-$210,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employee’s. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.