Studio Practice Leader - Mission Critical

HKS Architects

Dallas, Texas, USA
Mission critical practice area
Client expectation management
Team communication
Responsible for overall management of the respective studio and the work of multiple project teams focused on the design, development and delivery of outstanding solutions for a practice area or building type

Job Summary

  • Responsible for overall management of the respective studio and the work of multiple project teams focused on the design, development and delivery of outstanding solutions for a practice area or building type.
  • Acts as a primary interface with clients for respective studio, building and strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of their mission, goals, policies, needs and progress.
  • Partners with Office Director as a liaison between the firm leadership and staff, communicating firm and regional initiatives and priorities.

Matching Summary

Responsible for overall management of the respective studio and the work of multiple project teams focused on the design, development and delivery of outstanding solutions for a practice area or building type.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mission Critical Practice Area
  • Client Expectation Management
  • Team Communication
  • Consultant Coordination
  • Design Development and Delivery
  • Sustainable Design Solutions

Nice-to-have

  • Relationship Building
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Diplomatic and Collaborative Leadership
  • Inter-disciplinary Design Approach
  • Persuasion and Negotiation Skills

Key Requirements

  • Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field
  • Licensure or certification preferred
  • 15+ years of experience
  • Leadership role experience
  • Significant experience in practice area
  • Sustainable design accreditation preferred
  • Familiarity with design-related software preferred
  • Experience in MS Office Suite including MS Project and Teams preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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