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Architectural Practice Lead

Jacobs , LLP, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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$214,200.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are seeking a driven and client-focused Architectural Practice Leader to join our team in California. As an Architectural Practice Leader, you will mentor staff and deliver top-notch service to clients in the world of Buildings. You will leverage your architectural skills and previous buildings experience to lead a multi-discipline team to deliver innovative buildings solutions for our clients. This role requires direct engagement with our Clients, necessitating technical expertise related to the project scope.

As an Architectural Practice Leader you will work in partnership with the Operations Director, Market Growth Director and Client Account Managers for Cities and Places, and subsequently with the Architecture Director for overall strategy and approach. For each project you will directly interface and collaborate with the discipline leads, senior Project Architect and Design Manager. You are accountable for setting and adhering to the project financial goals and team communication. Responsible for the project overall health; financials, team effectiveness, client relationship, safety, and quality.

Together, we will embody our mission Challenging Today, Reinventing Tomorrow. Our Purpose To create a more connected, sustainable world, and Our Values We do things right. We challenge the accepted. We aim higher. We live inclusion.

Primary Responsibilities

"Seller-Doer" - Developing and maintaining internal and external client networks and serving as a primary contributor during client meetings and presentations Identify and elevate premier Market Sector design opportunities Engage with critical Go/No Go decisions Representing Jacobs in a positive manner at meetings, presentations and in public Participating in directing growth and strategic planning as part of the Companys management team Initiating, preparing, and reviewing proposals and participating in interviews in response to RFPs and RFQs. This includes working with discipline leads for potential team members, and develop the project workplan and financial/pricing tool Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with Project Teams Sets the Client Expectation Surveys (CES), Client Satisfactory Surveys (CSS) at the beginning of the project and follow up throughout the major milestones Facilitate the creation of communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders, and conduct status review meetings among project team members and clients through project execution Determine, monitor, and manage financial project metrics, schedules, and staffing requirements for each project Guide the overall development and quality of the project documents and adherence with Jacobs Quality Program May lead project team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, schedule adherence and sharing client feedback. Securing, assigning, and maintaining a full-service project team containing all the resources required to successfully deliver projects while maintaining quality Plan, organize and direct management and design staff Identifying and assessing risks and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies Ensuring the obligations of the agreement between Client and the Company are fulfilled Provide effective team management to help reduce costs of delivering projects and adding value to the business by applying proven management techniques

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

Bachelors degree in Architecture from an accredited University Professional Registered Architect (RA) 15+ years of AEC buildings experience as a client-facing Design Project Manager Active participation in professional organizations, with exceptional social, networking, organization, communication, people and presentation skills Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects Mentoring staff 5+ years of management involving direct client contact and full responsibility for projects, with examples of new construction project delivery from design through construction 5+ years of experience working as a licensed project architect Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentations Ability to work in multi-discipline, multi-office, and Global Integrated Delivery (GID) environments Knowledge and implementation of project financial acumen

Ideally, you'll also have

Masters degree NCARB certificate holder

Posted Salary Range Minimum

214,200.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

300,000.00

Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $214,200.00 to $300,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

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