The talented architects, designers, strategists, and planners in our Life and Work Places (LWP) market deliver tailored solutions to create dynamic mixed-use, residential and workplace environments that connect communities and bring places to life. Our portfolio includes a wide array of public and private projects—from corporate campuses and workplace buildouts to hospitality spaces, urban development, and walkable places that are fully integrated into their surroundings. We invite you to join us as we help reimagine the way we live and work!

We are seeking an experienced Project Executive (Principal In Charge) to join our Workplace Studio. A Project Executive (PX) is responsible for providing leadership to the project team as well as developing and cultivating client relationships- both existing and new. We are looking for a leader who will continue to grow our design excellence within the LWP Market and develop our partnerships and relationships with our clients. Our projects cover a variety of work such as large-scale mixed-use, office, multi-family residential, and workplace to name a few.

Clients & Business Development

• The position is focused primarily on client success and business development efforts through high-level client pursuits, relationship building, and project leadership responsibilities.
• This individual would lead pursuits for projects related to workplace and corporate interiors, develop strategic project teams, collaborate with other market PXs, support staff in developing proposal content (project schedule, work plan/approach), and develop and participate in shortlist project selection interviews.
• The growth of the business network should be focused on identifying and positioning the firm for new opportunities that are consistent with the firm’s strategic marketing and business plan.
• Market the firm and build on your existing network to position the firm to successfully pursue and win new projects.
• Increase the firm’s visibility as a trusted advisor, and find opportunities for cross-selling.

Business Outcomes

• Provide senior-level planning, programming, design, technical and/or management leadership, and direction for the execution of significant large-scale workplace and corporate end-user projects.
• Support the implementation of the business development activities for the annual tactical plan, for the Firm’s LWP Market.
• Collect and provide research, forecasts, and trends of the industry to assist the Executive Vice President (EVP) during the development of the annual strategic marketing and business planning process.
• Collaborate with PXs, and other market leaders, to grow the LWP Market and advance it in the various market sectors it covers.

People & Culture

• This Individual will lead by example and act as a mentor and coach to junior-level team members. Nurturing an environment of mutual respect and trust among senior-level team members is highly valued.
• Dynamic and charismatic leader bringing a passion for design, collaboration, and team building across our Life and Work Places platform.
• Collaborate with both the Firmwide LWP Practice and the local Gresham Smith offices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Architecture or Interior Design Degree from a 5-year accredited university or a 4-year degree with a Master of Architecture. Current architectural/interior registration and strong design skills are preferred. 
• A minimum of 15 years of experience focused on a combination of LWP business development, client management, project design, and management is required.
• Must have current relationships with architectural/Interior industry professionals, corporate clientele, and commercial real estate professionals who can provide references regarding both technical and behavioral management capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of marketing and business development practices and principles. Advanced knowledge in strategic and business planning.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of supervisory practices and enforcement of standard policies and procedures of a firm. Must possess strong leadership, mentoring, and people development skills.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, good public speaking ability, strong project financial management skills, knowledge of production support systems, and personal computer proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational, project, and time management skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel for project assignments.

Gresham Smith is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Gresham Smith provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law.

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