MIG Los Angeles · 2 months ago
Director of Design/Planning/Outreach and San Antonio Operations
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $155K/yr
10+ years expMIG Los Angeles is expanding its San Antonio office and is looking for a senior-level professional to lead operations and a technical practice area in urban design, landscape architecture, or community outreach. The role involves managing projects, providing leadership, and ensuring high-quality deliverables while fostering client relationships and overseeing office operations.
Architecture & Planning
Responsibilities
Collaborative Teammate: You will work as part of a multidisciplinary community of designers and other Principals and Directors who lead complex teams in the design and planning of a range of project types. We work with public and private-sector clients, architects, and engineers in the South Texas region, as well as with other MIG offices and on projects across the country
Managing Projects: You will provide visionary leadership, strategy, and overarching project and design direction to MIG staff and oversight of work products; work with staff to ensure the high-quality, on-time/on-budget delivery of projects which includes oversight of hours spent in relation to billings, lead internal and external subconsultant and client teams; and develop and manage projects including scopes of work, budgets, and schedules. In addition, Principals, Directors, and Project Managers at MIG maintain client relationships; identify the correct course of action to the client; represent clients at public hearings and meetings; and set the standards for excellence, responsiveness, and accountability
Project Work: You will actively work on projects by designing, producing deliverables, and leading teams and creating bold, innovative, and equitable design solutions. You will work closely with a team of designers and planners to produce project deliverables that are in your field of expertise (landscape design, planning, and/or community outreach), develop forward-thinking designs, strategies, reports, analyses, graphic materials, facilitate project and public meetings, and will work closely with junior- and mid-level staff to support their ability to work on projects
Project Types: Projects you will typically work on will include streetscape design; park planning and design; site and landscape design for public and private buildings; healthcare facilities; city or town comprehensive plans, campus master plans, community outreach, public utilities; children’s play environments; and community engagement (including online meetings and tools)
Financial Oversight: In partnership with MIG of San Antonio and California principal leadership, you will be responsible for the overall financial results and performance of the San Antonio office and provide executive leadership of the group and represent it to the Management Team including profitability, utilization, staff development, sales, and alignment with and participation in all MIG systems and processes
Office Operational Functions: As the Director for the San Antonio office and in partnership with the San Antonio principal leadership, you will assist MIG and lead the office in its daily operations, including setting an example by maintaining good communications, professionalism, and moral throughout the group, providing facilities oversight, address staff workload leveling and needs for the office overall and per project, and ensure consistency and compliance with systems and processes. You will oversee the accounting functions of the office, including working with the Project Accountant to regularly review office financials, ensure invoices are accurate and timely, assist with answering financial health reporting questions, and review project budget statuses and overage mitigation strategies
Client Development: You will work with the San Antonio Leadership Team to help build and maintain strong and responsive client relationships by developing leads, preparing proposals, and helping to define market gaps and new opportunities
Leadership Role: Principals and Directors at MIG serve as a leader for the firm and group, working together with staff to ensure effective project management, quality work products, and to mentor, supervise and train staff, conduct business development, and keep an eye on MIG’s vision, purpose, and reputation in the professional and regulatory community
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, community development or a related field
You are local or willing to relocate to the San Antonio area
You have experience leading design teams, supervising staff, and facilitating a collaborative, supportive studio environment with other leaders, project managers, and production staff
Strong construction document and construction administration experience
Demonstrated experience managing projects, including maintaining compliance with project contracts, drafting and managing scopes budgets, and maintaining schedules, as well as working with clients and partners to execute project work
The ability to prepare and deliver effective public presentations, lead working meetings, and speak effectively in front of groups to facilitate client and stakeholder meetings
Ability to actively participate in marketing and business development opportunities, develop proposals for prospective projects, participate in interviews, and develop and maintain potential client and partner relationships
You are an excellent communicator who provides clear, collaborative, and productive written and verbal communication
You are capable of developing collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with community members, organizations, and partners
Excellent skills in reviewing work products and providing direction to staff
You have an approachable, calm, and respectful demeanor and are an adaptable teammate who is willing to pitch in and help others
You have software proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud
You have ten (10) or more years of professional experience in a similar role in planning, community development, public policy, or a related field
You are licensed in any state, though Texas is ideal for certain field areas
Preferred
A Master's degree in these or a complementary field is a plus
Proficiency with the Deltek accounting platform is a plus
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA
HRA with employer contributions
401K matching
Company
MIG Los Angeles
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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