Managing Principal

Architecture49 Inc.•Toronto, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Managing Principal for Greater Toronto Area, based in Toronto. Influenced by the wealth of international cultures that thrives in one of North America’s most vibrant and diverse cities, the GTA region is at the forefront of architectural design. Our team specializes in the design of world-class transportation facilities and sports and entertainment venues and is beginning to leverage our national Science & Tech and Healthcare specializations in the region. The central hub of Toronto’s office brings together innovation, creativity, and a commitment to architectural excellence. The team is dedicated to shaping the urban and suburban landscapes throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Our region delivers exceptional design solutions that elevate functionality and create spaces that inspire, engage, and bring people together.

Requirements

Professional designation/ education in a design/ construction focused field, with a preference for an architect eligible for professional registration in the province of Ontario.
Demonstrated leadership experience building market presence and fostering team engagement.
Senior level experience in project design and delivery.
Strong business acumen.
Demonstrated experience and success in managing multiple teams productively.
Skilled in project management, project finance, and resource management.
Effective Communicator able to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely in both verbal and written format ensuring that messages are easily understood by diverse audiences.
Experienced Decision-Maker with strong decision-making skills and the ability to consider relevant information, analyze options, and choose the best course of action to achieve organizational goals.
Adaptable with a demonstrated ability to be open to change, embrace new ideas, and adjust strategies to meet evolving business challenges.
Strategic Thinker able to see the bigger picture, understand the long-term goals of the organization and develop and implement strategies to achieve those goals, considering both internal and external factors.
Influencer and Motivator able to inspire and motivate team members by using effective persuasion, fostering a positive work environment, and leading by example to encourage high levels of commitment and performance.
Emotional Intelligence demonstrated by self-awareness, empathy, and cultivating positive relationships.
Team Builder that can create cohesive and high-performing teams, foster collaboration, and recognize and leverage individual strengths.
Integrity and Ethics characterized by a history of honest, ethical behavior, and consistency in decision-making, serving as a role model for ethical conduct.
Results Orientation focused on achieving measurable outcomes and driving performance while maintaining a commitment to quality.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to candidates with 15+ years experience.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the practice leadership and operations in the GTA.
Working with a team of regional leaders to drive business growth, foster client relationships, mentor and build the team, and ensure operational excellence.
Growing a team of people and expanding the reach of A49 in the GTA.
Being part of the pan Canadian A49 national leadership team working collaboratively to balance national goals with regional priorities, fostering shared success across the organization.
Identifying new opportunities, converting them into revenue-generating projects, and establishing strategic partnerships to expand the firm’s presence in the GTA and surrounding area.
Managing regional budgets and financial results, ensuring monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goals and growth targets are met.
Collaborating with executive leadership to develop and implement regional business strategies that align with the firm’s vision and lead in the development of hard backlog / net revenue forecasts.
Staying abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices.
Encouraging research and experimentation within the firm to push the boundaries of practice innovation and deliver unique and impactful solutions to clients.
Representing the firm in the market and promoting A49 to clients, partners and potential employees.
Capacity building, training, and mentorship of A49 regional resources to deepen knowledge and future proof the region though active succession planning.
Identifying hiring requirements and leading regional talent attraction and recruitment with support of talent acquisition resources.
Working with regional people leaders to ensure performance reviews, goal setting and career development is done consistently and is in alignment with the Managing Principal’s business objectives.
Ensuring quality and efficiency in project execution, providing guidance and support to teams.
Reviewing monthly operational data including core team utilization, project multipliers, revenue analysis (profit/loss), hard and soft backlog, marketing and business development initiatives, client/ consulting invoicing, work in progress and accounts receivable, overhead optimization, client/ colleague satisfaction and overall quality of work produced.
Leading major projects (as warranted).