This role involves leading the Education Market in Dallas by developing high-performing teams, driving business growth, managing client relationships, and promoting innovative design solutions aligned with Living-Centered Design principles to ensure the market's success and firm-wide impact.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead high-performance, diverse teams focused on the Education Market.
Create and execute the Market Business Plan to drive market growth and differentiation.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities to achieve top-line revenue targets.
Lead client engagement at high levels, managing project-specific work and fostering long-term relationships.
Represent the market externally and internally through speaking, writing, and promotional activities.
Advance strategic initiatives, market differentiation, and client pursuit strategies.
Oversee the development of the market's business plan and ensure alignment with firm-wide goals.
Manage overall market top-line results, aiming for specific revenue and profitability targets.
Assess, mentor, recruit, and develop staff to build a high-performing, diverse, and inclusive team.
Lead market strategy development, market intelligence, and differentiation efforts.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
Current Registration Licensure in Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering is preferred.
Minimum of 12 years of experience with a proven track record of strategic growth, market and team leadership, and business development success in the Education Market.
Strong presentation skills are essential.
Exceptional client and people leadership skills are required.
Professional acumen and maturity demonstrated by the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully are essential.
Strong business acumen and proven ability to create and execute strategy are needed.
Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing, accountable teams.
Must demonstrate sound judgment and a sound approach regarding risk management and mitigation.
Some travel is required.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary and compensation package
Work schedule with time allocated for brand development, client engagement, and market leadership activities
Opportunities for professional development through mentoring, coaching, and recruiting
Involvement in speaking events, writing, and activities that promote the firm and its work
Focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Supportive work environment emphasizing communication and transparency
Equal opportunity employment and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment
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