Health Studio Leader

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient inclusive spaces that solve our clients greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare science and technology workplace mixed use higher education cultural waterfront parks and open spaces and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The San Diegooffice of SmithGroupis looking for aHealth Studio Leaderto join our team.

Working with us you will:

• Be responsible for growing practice market share and net revenue in conjunction with the local office and corporate practice.
• Provide leadership and management necessary for the development and growth of the studio consistent with SmithGroups strategic themes of: growing the firm building expertise and designing holistically.
• Maintain relationships with past clients and develop relationships with current/new clients and work closely with Business Development Marketing and market leaders to effectively market and grow our services.
• Work with the Regional Director and the Market Director to ensure that marketing & sales budgets revenue and project performance targets are achieved and that studio issues are addressed.
• Provide leadership and be actively involved in projects through all phases from initial client contacts through marketing pursuits sales efforts contract negotiations project kick-off feasibility studies strategic planning master planning programming conceptual studies schematic design design development construction documentation bidding and award construction administration move-in follow-up and on-going client relationship maintenance.
• Provide leadership on a limited number of key projects as the principal-in-charge and be accountable for the financial performance of your own projects individually and the studio collectively.
• Participate in recruiting coaching and career development of staff.
• Be actively involved in professional civic or community activities that support the goals and core values of SmithGroup passion sustainability equity community curiosity and integrity.
• Must be willing to relocate to the Los Angeles area as part of the role.

An ideal candidate has:

• A professional degree in Architecture Interior Design Engineering or equivalent combination of related experience and/or training.
• 15 years related experience preferred and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in the AE Industry.
• Registration or licensure in relevant field; LEED AP preferred.
• Proven leadership and demonstrated track record of winning work and growing market share in planning renovation or new construction projects.
• Demonstrated effectiveness and a strong commitment to working in a team setting delivering high client satisfaction and technical competence.
• Strong leadership skills in the areas of business development; professional and civic involvement.
• Strong business acumen and critical thinking skills in the pursuit of the work.
• The ability to take responsibility and ownership to meet standards budgets schedules and deadlines.
• A high degree of self-awareness self-management social awareness and relationship management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel 25-35%.

At SmithGroup we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling a hybrid work environment 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off 8 paid federal holidays plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical dental and vision coverage wellbeing resources paid parental leave a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching tuition reimbursement program one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $152000 to $179000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role please create a profile and apply!

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