Client Leader- Higher Education

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 Dallasoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aClient Leader- Higher Educationto join our team.

Working with us you will:

• Assist Studio Leader in growing market share and net revenue.
• Assist Studio Leader in 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 studio leadership to effectively market and grow our services.
• 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.
• Be accountable for the financial performance of your own projects.
• Participate in coaching and career development of staff.
• Be involved in professional civic or community activities that support the goals and core values of SmithGroup passion sustainability equity community curiosity and integrity.

An ideal candidate has:

• A professional degree in Architecture Interior Design Engineering or equivalent combination of related experience and/or training.
• 12 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.
• Project experience that includes a range of building/program types complexity and scale.
• Demonstrated track record of winning work as part of an overall team in planning renovation or new construction projects.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working in a team setting delivering high levels of client satisfaction and technical competence.
• 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 10-15%.

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 $123000 to $145000 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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