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CannonDesign · 3 months ago

Associate Practice Director

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. The Associate Practice Director will lead regional operations and business practices across multiple offices, focusing on resource optimization, process standardization, and staff development initiatives while championing the firm's Living-Centered Design ethos.

ConsultingLegalProduct Design

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Ensure best practices of project management and process leadership, including work planning, contracting, risk management, fee development, and resource management—are understood and implemented consistently across the region

Work collaboratively with firm-wide Business Office and Legal Team to ensure commercial and risk issues are properly addressed

Provide assessments, evaluation, mentorship and other appropriate actions to staff to achieve success and improve outcomes

Champion the implementation of project delivery methods including Design Technology, Quality and Sustainability processes as well as engineering and interior design practice integration areas

Lead the enhancement of our firm's SFMO (Single-Firm, Multi-Office) operating model across the region in support of client needs

Collaborate with Regional Practice Directors, Office Practice Leaders, Business Practice Directors, Market Leaders, Design Leaders, Engineering Discipline Leaders, Technical Leaders, and Sustainability Leaders to champion high-performing, client-focused teams that capture and execute client opportunities

Assess, align, recruit and develop regional talent while building a diverse and inclusive team of professionals that support strategic goals across offices

Work with senior leaders to develop and implement focused mentoring programs for future leaders

Build enthusiasm for Living-Centered Design among teammates across the region and demonstrate how it applies to their work and business

Qualification

Office managementProject managementLeadership skillsBusiness acumenCommunication skillsDiversityInclusionClient-focused teamsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

10+ years' minimum experience with a proven track record of office management success in the design industry required

Strong communication and leadership skills with regional management experience

Business acumen and proven ability to execute strategy across multiple locations

Professional acumen and maturity demonstrated by the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully

Regular travel across the region is required

Preferred

Additional licensure, certifications and/or training relevant to this role is preferred

Company

CannonDesign

Glassdoor4.0

CannonDesign is an integrated designing firm.

Founded in 1945

Grand Island, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.cannondesign.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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