Associate Practice Director
Cannon DesignPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full Time
Posted November 20, 2025
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Job Description
This role involves leading regional operations and business practices across multiple offices within a multidisciplinary design firm, focusing on process standardization, staff development, regional integration, and promoting the firm's Living-Centered Design ethos to deliver high-quality, client-focused projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead regional operations and business practices across multiple offices.
- Implement firm’s commercial, legal, and process practices regionally.
- Ensure consistent project management, work planning, contracting, risk management, fee development, and resource management.
- Collaborate with firm-wide teams to address commercial and risk issues.
- Assess, mentor, and develop staff to improve outcomes and achieve success.
- Champion the implementation of project delivery methods, including design technology, quality, and sustainability processes.
- Enhance the firm’s single-firm, multi-office operating model to support client needs.
- Build and develop high-performing, client-focused teams across the region.
- Recruit, assess, and develop regional talent while promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Develop and implement mentoring programs for future leaders.
- Promote Living-Centered Design ethos among regional teams and demonstrate its application in work and business.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience with a proven track record of office management success in the design industry
- Strong communication and leadership skills with regional management experience
- Business acumen and proven ability to execute strategy across multiple locations
- Professional acumen and maturity demonstrated by the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully
- Regular travel across the region is required
Benefits & Perks
Regular travel across the region
Support for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts
Mandatory compliance and internal policy training
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