at Dewberry & Davis, LLC in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Office Director - Architectural Leader
Job ID
13027
# of Openings
1
Job Location
US-IL-Elmhurst
Category
Architecture
Relocation Assistance
Yes
Service Line
ABES
Job Description
Dewberry is a nationally recognized architectural, engineering and consulting firm with an immediate opening for an Office Director 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 help lead a skilled team of Designers, Project Architects and Project Managers. Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, the successful candidate will support their physical office location and work collaboratively with Dewberry leaders to deliver work in multiple Market Segments. 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 - Contribute to annual budgets; Have visibility to office accounting tools and monthly financial metrics; Workload planning; Evaluate and escalate potential risks; Work with Finance and Accounting; and oversee local Design, 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, Contribute to the development and execution of Marketing Plans
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 Managers in the office. 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
Required Skills & Required Experience
The right candidate will:
Lead Architectural Staff to successfully deliver projects from both a design and financial perspective.
Support Architectural Staff to promote professional growth and mutually beneficial outcomes.
Collaborate with the Operations and Market Segment Leadership to diversify and continue to grow the practice.
Act as Project Lead, Client Manager, or Project Manager, as appropriate.
Work closely with Regional Operating Unit (where applicable) 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;... For full info follow application link.
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. EEO is the law.
