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NELSON Worldwide · 3 days ago

Senior Workplace Leader - Workplace Architecture & Design

Atlanta Metro

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $190K/yr

10+ years exp

NELSON Worldwide is a company focused on transforming workplace design and architecture. The Senior Workplace Leader will drive growth in the Workplace Practice by cultivating client relationships, establishing market opportunities, and ensuring business performance in the Atlanta region.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintain and build a deep industry network, including Key players and “who’s who” in the Workplace represented

Grow revenue organically, as well as grow new clients

Build the organization towards meeting future Workplace opportunities

Skilled vision caster and communicator with well-developed and proven motivational skills

Self-confident personal style; able to present ideas to important constituencies, earning the confidence and trust of others; perceived as a thought leader; have the ability to deal with ambiguity and adapt to changing business conditions

Ability to integrate Workplace market, competition, trends, organizational state and other issues into a coherent vision for change, development and growth

Expert team builder and experienced leader of business operations, staff development, business development, small team operations and executive senior staff teams

Multifaceted business experience, able to effectively act across every Service Line and Practice Area and support function in the region

Intelligent, decisive, quick, forward-thinking, strategic, and tactical executive; proven ability to work across an organization at all levels with technical, creative, and executive team members

Proven strong “seller doer”

Individual mentoring skills across multiple business disciplines; capable of fostering creativity and innovation at every level of the Workplace market enterprise

Intimate understanding of business financial reporting and keen ability to translate these into successful business strategies and operational business processes

Experienced team player with demonstrated ability to communicate and execute NELSON strategies and visions to the market

Establish ability to appropriately delegate authority and maintain accountability in a large organization

Expert negotiator capable of successfully positioning the talent and quality of NELSON deliverables and mitigating client grievances

Exceptional influencing skills and preferred experience working across many areas and levels of the organization

Foster a “pursuit of excellence” climate within the region and NELSON as a whole

Organize and prioritize tasks as needed to complete within the identified time frame

Manage expectations of project leads and Teammates, cast a vision for success of the studio

Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing

Lead by example

Foster a positive studio environment and maintain harmony. Resolve conflict and have difficult conversations with Teammates, peers, upper management and/or clients when necessary

Provide opportunities to utilize individual’s strengths for their professional development as well as team performance

Conduct employee performance evaluations within studio on an annual basis and provide feedback to the Workplace Leadership Team; recommend salary increases for teammates with Business Leader

Conduct performance evaluations for your direct reports within studio as needed

Advise Practice Leadership of project lead performance and team(s) dynamic on a quarterly basis

Set goals with project leads and create opportunities to achieve these goals

Deliver feedback to inspire continuous learning

Develop project leads

Mentor all Teammates in the execution of their responsibilities

Provide studio performance feedback to Practice Leaders

Mentor project leads on written and oral communication, presentation skills, time management, and prioritizing their team’s workload

Develop network to support the recruiting efforts for the firm

Embrace specific steps to create, develop, and promote a diverse workforce and to promote an inclusive environment

Qualification

Workplace Practice GrowthStrategic PlanningFinancial ManagementMarket IntelligenceSustainability KnowledgeDeltek Vision ProficiencyTeam LeadershipDiversityInclusionCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsMentoring Skills

Required

Ultimate accountability for growth of NELSON's Workplace Practice within the Atlanta office and surrounding region

Focused on creating an overarching strategic plan for Workplace growth in Atlanta

Execute strategy to include, but not limited to, retaining and expanding current client relationships, driving increased revenue and profit streams, selection of new strategic business ventures for development and launch, and move forward the NELSON vision

Gather market and competitor intelligence and translate into effective positioning of NELSON and continuously gauge appropriate service offerings

Collaborate with Practice Leaders and others to develop a thoughtful and integrated go-to-market strategy

Serve as an ambassador of NELSON to the market ensuring the growing strength of the NELSON brand across current and future business opportunities

Foster an environment to elevate and support NELSON's, Vision, Mission, Values and Culture and Strategic Priorities

Maintain vigilance on all business Profit and Loss indices to include but not limited to accounts receivable, overhead and support expenses, staff utilization, overtime, staffing, and other business projection tools

Establish and manage annual revenue projections for the market and Workplace in concert with other Leadership

Partner with Practice Leadership to ensure that talent planning and management occurs at all leadership levels including succession planning, talent assessments and training and development

Possess code knowledge and ensure team has incorporated permitting requirements into the deliverables

Basic knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, materials application and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness

Basic knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED, Well, EnergyStar guidelines

Proficiency in Deltek Vision / Vantagepoint

Proficiency in understanding of financial management concepts

Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Continuously remained focused on attracting and retaining top talent and driving a culture of diversity and inclusion

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or Engineering from an accredited University

10+ years' experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience in design profession and/or real estate consulting with at least 5+ years' experience managing or leading a team

Benefits

401(K) plan with company match

Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Wellness program with rewards for healthy activities

Pet Insurance

Opportunities for career advancement

Paid time off and holiday pay

Paid parental leave

Flexible working schedules and work from home options based on client’s needs

Professional Development including discretionary support and reimbursement for registrations, certifications, and membership to a professional organization

Company

NELSON Worldwide

NELSON is an award-winning firm delivering architecture, interior design, graphic design, and brand strategy services that transform all dimensions of the human experience, providing our clients with strategic and creative solutions that positively impact their lives and the environments where they work, serve, play, and thrive.

Founded in 1977

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.nelsonworldwide.com/

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