Managing Principal

PBK Architects•La Jolla, CA

About The Position

The Managing Principal will serve as a top-level manager in a successful, growing office. He or she will interact regularly with senior representatives of current and prospective clients. The Managing Principal will oversee all client relations, including project team performance and overall client satisfaction. The Managing Principal will have extremely strong inter-personal skills with an aggressive, yet personable, demeanor. It is essential that the candidate be very articulate with exceptional presentation skills. Your Impact: Strategic: The Managing Principal will be a key contributor to further defining and guiding the strategic plan throughout the Regional geographic area. PBK’s corporate resources and management team will be made available to assist the Principal in meeting these goals. Operational: The Managing Principal will ultimately be responsible for the delivery of services, the development of culture and the execution of processes within the offices. You will oversee client relations, including project team performance and overall client satisfaction. Marketing/Business Development: The ability to establish and develop relationships with potential clients is essential. You will work closely with the firm’s Marketing & BD departments to develop new opportunities and build relationships. Management/Leadership: The Managing Principal will promote a support structure to further develop the abilities of the staff. You will also be responsible for overseeing the recruitment of new staff to supplement an already very talented team.

Requirements

Prior K-12 and/or Higher Education experience.
Must be a Registered Architect in your state of residence.
A minimum of 15 years of experience in the architectural profession.
No less than 10 years of experience managing project teams and processes.

Nice To Haves

Extremely strong inter-personal skills with an aggressive, yet personable, demeanor.
Very articulate with exceptional presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee all client relations, including project team performance and overall client satisfaction.
Be a key contributor to further defining and guiding the strategic plan throughout the Regional geographic area.
Be ultimately responsible for the delivery of services, the development of culture and the execution of processes within the offices.
Establish and develop relationships with potential clients.
Work closely with the firm’s Marketing & BD departments to develop new opportunities and build relationships.
Promote a support structure to further develop the abilities of the staff.
Oversee the recruitment of new staff.