Regional Manager | Higher Education

Overview

National Award-Winning Studio & Winner of Design Firm of the Year is actively seeking a Regional Manager to join their Austin office. The award-winning architecture + design firm specializes in K-12 through college/university, healthcare, sports and corporate business sectors across the U.S. The company has won over 500 design awards and is recognized for shaping learning environments for students and the community. It's well established culture has also led the firm being named to the list of “Best Places to Work.” For over forty years, the multidisciplinary studio has created a client base of more than two-hundred clients, a list that includes university systems, hospital system, school districts, and Fortune 500 companies.

Job Description

The Regional Manager (Higher Education) position will require a personable candidate with extensive experience in managerial and business development. The candidate must have the ability to find and nurture new business opportunities, as well as oversee all aspects of Higher Education projects to ensure timely completion. The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills that enable the individual to effectively represent the company with clients and at conferences and workshops. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who considers him or herself to be an entrepreneurial overachiever. This leader will play a vital role in all facets of directing an operation.

Responsibilities

• Identification and development of new business opportunities and strategies for the Higher Education studio.• Research potential clients, market areas and developing opportunities within the higher education sector.• Networking with existing and potential clients and teaming partners.• Participate in the development of new business presentations, providing strategic client information gathered during research and market analysis.• Collaborate with marketing team members in the writing, design, and implementation of marketing materials.• Participation at industry events, conferences and trade shows as appropriate. This requires preparation before, professional representation during and thorough follow up subsequent to events.• Assist in preparation of drawings for schematic design, design development, and contract documents.• Function as the primary contact for all communication between the client and the company, ensuring timely resolution of client concerns and management of business issues including contracts and additional services.• Assist with or have direct responsibility for design, translating client requirements to design criteria from conceptual design through installation.• Manage the project team, keeping everyone on task and on time.• Participate in marketing efforts and may lead presentations to prospective clients.• Coordinate contractors, consultants, and vendor assignments.• Direct, organize, and mentor junior staff with responsibility for oversight.• Be responsible for the complete integration of design and technical aspects of the project and for the clear and timely communication of information to the project team and compliance with the project team’s goals.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, no less than 5 years serving in a Project Manager role.• Experience managing Higher Education Projects is a must.• Licensed Architect.• LEED AP and AIA preferred.• Client service oriented approach to doing business.• Strong organizational skills that lend to the ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines.• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to make effective presentations.• Ability to interact with senior management, external client organizations and vendors.

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