Architecture Principal-in-Charge/Vice President - Commercial

Huitt-Zollars • Los Angeles, CA

135d • $200,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Huitt-Zollars, Inc has a full-time opportunity for an Architecture Principal-in-Charge/Vice President. The candidate will have at least 15 years' experience and will be a registered Architect in the state of California (or have a clear path to registration via reciprocity). Duties include but not limited to, business development, mentoring staff, initial project research, management of plan production staff, plan processing and management of plan processing efforts, construction administration and project close-out efforts.

Requirements

• B-Arch or M-Arch (preferred) in Architecture.
• Must be a registered Architect in California (or have a clear path to registration via reciprocity) with a minimum of 15 years of experience.
• Experience with producing accurate and complete construction plans and reports.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment and to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to train/mentor staff and review work for quality assurance.
• Solid leadership and management skills, self-motivated, and possess a strong ability to meet deadlines, satisfy clients, and solve complex problems.
• Knowledge of Revit, and supporting modeling, design and presentation software (Enscape, Rhino, Lumion, etc.) are all a plus.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Willingness/ability to assume increased responsibilities when presented.
• Consistently deliver proactive communication with clients.
• Develop relationships with clients that allows for ease in communications and problem solving.
• Troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions, effectively implement and document for internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build a Commercial Practice in the Dallas Region.
• Learn about the services that Huitt-Zollars offers, to be able to interface effectively with clients.
• Become familiar with the National Commercial Staff through interactions that could include personal interviews, discussions and trips to other Commercial Practice offices.
• Leverage local knowledge, contacts while conducting market research.
• Identify & Lead Pursuits (Prime or Sub).
• Participate in Industry Organizations.
• Recruit Staff for work region wide.
• Sales and marketing expectations: Year 1-2: BD/Marketing Time 95%; Project Time 5%. Year 3-4: BD/Marketing Time 70%; Project Time 30%. Year 5+: BD/Marketing Time 40%, Operations 20%, Project Time 40%.
• Sales Goal: $300K-$1.5M in Year 1-2; $2M in Year 5+.
• Revenue Goal: 70%-80% Sales in Year 1-2; $1.5M in Year 5+.
• Establish and grow a Commercial practice in the California Region.
• Support growth targets of 10% per year.
• Provide direction on market trends and help shape business planning.
• Identify contacts/clients/opportunities for new work.
• Strategic planning of Commercial Practice marketing.
• Responsible for assigned portion of office sales goals.
• Function as a Lead Principal-in-charge and as a Senior Project Manager on key projects.
• Train/mentor staff and review work for quality assurance.
• Grow the Commercial Practice group.
• Ensure the Project Manager and/or Project Teams have the resources necessary to meet scheduling and budget commitments on projects.
• Interface daily with clients, develop proposals, negotiate scopes and fees, ensure timely billing and collections and prepare change orders.
• Prepare project work plan and schedule for projects.
• Manage the preparation of design and construction drawings.
• Direct a staff with varied levels of experience and expertise.
• Provide technically sound designs for our clients.
• Ensure quality controls measures are being adhered to on project delivery.
• Initiate and lead kickoff calls or high-level design calls with client in addition to preparing monthly forecasting and client cost estimates when appropriate.

Benefits

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees