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Associate Practice Director

Cannon Design
Buffalo, New York
Full Time
Posted October 20, 2025
$144k - $180k
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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, 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 success
  • Champion the adoption 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 with a focus on diversity and inclusion
  • Develop and implement mentoring programs for future leaders
  • Promote Living-Centered Design ethos within teams and client interactions

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

Salary range of $143,800 to $179,800 annually
Discretionary bonuses
Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
Paid time off
Flex-time schedules
Remote work options
401k plan
Employee perk programs

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