Company 

Our client is an integrated architecture, interiors, and engineering firm specializing in learning environments. They have worked in more than 30 states and are one of the most highly respected K-12 design teams in the country. Their approach is highly collaborative and has helped clients create some of the most innovative and engaging learning environments today. They are unafraid of real-world constraints and focus on forward-thinking design solutions with provable value. They use innovative visioning technologies like AR and VR to bring their ideas to life with stakeholders who have never read a floorplan or viewed an engineering diagram. 

The firm has a deep commitment to learning environments with 60 years of experience and decades of best practices. They have numerous awards and a team of nearly 100 employees. This Midwestern firm has a national reputation in K-12 architecture. They are client-centric and thoughtful in their approach, with a "K-12 is what we do" focus. 

Opportunity 

Our client is looking for someone to be one of the faces of the K-12 Practice in Indiana. We are looking for a person who is passionate about learning environments and who is ready for the next step in their career. The selected leader will be responsible for promoting the corporate vision, leading high-quality project delivery, and inspiring the design team. We are seeking an individual who can ensure customer satisfaction while meeting budgets and delivering on the organization's profitability goals. 



It is critical we find an individual with exceptional communication skills and the ability to listen thoughtfully to clients and build networks with school boards, superintendents, and educators. The professional we seek must have a successful track record of project outcomes in terms of client satisfaction and company profits. Although a team effort, this person will be responsible for winning and delivering profitable K-12 projects. 

This is an opportunity to be a leader in one of the best K-12 firms in the country with a path to ownership in the future.  

Specific Responsibilities include: 

• Marketing efforts with school districts across the State of Ohio.  
• Maintenance and expansion of client relationships. 
• Staff development and mentoring through shared knowledge base and day-to-day interactions. 
• Project oversight and participation in the firm's standards and practices improvement program. 
• Direction of project personnel to ensure success with project budgets and schedules. 
• Resolve design issues on critical technical questions and provide technical mentorship.  
• Leads project and client relationships. 
• Negotiate contracts and fees. 
• Collaborate with Marketing Manager in marketing efforts. 
• Approval of project budget hours developed by project manager. 
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget. 
• Coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies, in addition to the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) for OH candidates. 

Specific Skills / Experience / Education 

• Graduate of an accredited architectural or engineering program or equivalent. 
• 5-10 years of relevant experience. 
• Registered Professional Architect or Engineer. 
• Ability to make design decisions and willingness to consider new construction technologies with the capability to research new methods and techniques.   
• The ability to communicate to professionals, staff, and clients the design goals of a project. 
• Good comprehension of AutoCAD, Revit, Word, and Excel is desirable.