Job Description

We are currently seeking am Associate Principal with a focus on both Operations and Growth to join our San Francisco studio.

Key Areas of Focus:

• Office Leadership & Management: * Provide leadership to the regional office, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. * Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency, productivity, and alignment with company objectives. * Implement and maintain company policies, procedures, and standards. * Mentor and develop staff, promoting professional growth and ensuring a high-performing team.

• Financial Management: * Achieve regional budgets targeting [% accuracy] alignment between projected and actual revenue budgets. * Ensure regional Billable Hour Ratio (BHR) targets are met, maintaining % accuracy adherence to set benchmarks. * Monitor and analyze financial performance, including revenue, expenses, and profitability, taking corrective actions as necessary. * Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial strategies to align with 10Design regional protocols

• BHR Targets Met: * Ensure the regional Billable Hour Ratio meets or exceeds established targets of 85%, optimizing staff utilization and profitability.

• Operational Efficiency: * Improve operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce overhead costs.

• Design Oversight: * Lead and oversee key design projects, ensuring they meet the 10Design standards for quality, sustainability, and client satisfaction. * Collaborate with project teams including consultants to deliver exceptional architectural solutions that fulfill client needs and advance the firm's reputation. * Stay abreast of industry trends, integrating cutting-edge practices and technologies into the firm's design approach. * Lead the conceptual and schematic design phases of projects, ensuring innovative and high-quality outcomes. * Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate technical solutions into the design concept. * Oversee design presentations to clients, stakeholders, and at public forums.

• Compliance & Professional Development: * Obtain California, Texas and Florida architectural registrations to expand the firm's capabilities and geographic reach. * Ensure all projects comply with relevant codes, regulations, and industry standards. * Promote continuous learning and professional development within the team, encouraging participation in relevant training and certification programs.

• Team Development: * Successfully mentor and develop staff, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.

• Business Development & Sales: * Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the firm's market presence with a focus on the broader Texas market. * Develop and maintain strong client relationships to secure new projects in CA, TX and FL. * Create and implement strategic business development plan in coordination with the broader 10D Five Year plan with measurable metrics of success. * Attend industry conferences and networking events to promote the firm and generate leads.

• Office Growth & Support: * Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the SF, Dallas, and Miami offices. * Mentor and develop junior architects and staff to build a strong, cohesive team. * Implement best practices and operational efficiencies to enhance office performance. * Maintain awareness and active pursuit of aging account receivables.

• Performance Metrics & KPIs: * Regional Growth Initiatives: Achieve targeted percentage (%) growth in the firm's regional markets. * New Accounts Signed: Secure a specified number of new accounts in new sectors such as mixed-use developments. * Revenue Growth: Attain a percentage (%) increase in fees compared to 2023, enhancing the firm's financial performance. * Lead Generation: Increase the number of leads and opportunities in the sales pipeline. * Architectural Registrations Obtained: Acquire necessary registrations to practice in additional states or regions.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture plus eight years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of project management experience in architectural projects and experience in project leadership on complex architectural projects.
• NCARB Certification and LEED Accreditation.
• Proficiency in Revit and other BIM tools.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; adaptable to various audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary with annual performance-based bonuses.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan.
Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible hybrid work model.
9/80 work schedule with alternating 3-day weekends.
Continuing education and professional development support.
Collaborative studio culture with firm-wide impact potential.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary with annual performance-based bonuses.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan.
Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible hybrid work model.
9/80 work schedule with alternating 3-day weekends.
Continuing education and professional development support.
Collaborative studio culture with firm-wide impact potential.