The Associate Principal is responsible for assisting the Managing Principal with branch office administration, financial management, business development and marketing, supervision of project teams, and management of multiple projects. 

Administrative

• Supports Managing Principal and assists with leadership of branch office
• Learns branch office administrative, recruiting, staffing, and training activities
• Maintains knowledge of and assists with establishment of office policy, standards, and procedures

Financial

• Participates in RVi management meetings and reviews financial reports
• Monitors branch office financial performance with Managing Principal
• Monitors project performance metrics and provides guidance to Project Directors and Project Managers as necessary to maintain project profitability

Business Development and Marketing

• Participates in weekly and quarterly Marketing Committee meetings
• Maintains advanced knowledge of company marketing procedures and strategy
• Maintains on-going contact with existing clients
• Develops long-term relationships with potential clients and consultants
• Initiates and directs business development activities related to project-specific leads
• Coordinates RFQ responses with Director of Marketing
• Writes project proposals

Project

• Manages project agreement preparation, negotiation, and acceptance
• Reviews and approves subconsultant agreements
• Manages multiple in-house and multi-disciplinary project teams effectively
• Monitors project and client communications
• Oversees project initiation and conceptualization
• Advocates for creative project solutions that meet client goals
• Leads project presentations and client meetings
• Reviews cost estimates and project budgets
• Confirms completed project documents meet client requirements and planning/design intent
• Approves and seals construction documents
• Monitors bidding and construction administration activities
• Monitors project fees, profitability, and schedules
• Reviews project progress, prepares statements, and approves final invoices

Training

• Mentors Project Directors, Project Managers, Staff Designers and Planners, and Interns
• Participates in annual performance evaluation with Managing Principal
• Participates in staff check-in reviews and annual performance evaluations

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Landscape Architecture or Planning degree from accredited BLA, MLA, or Planning program;

Registration and Certification

• Landscape Architect: Registered Landscape Architect with CLARB certification
• Planner: AICP certification recommended

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a private sector design or planning office
• Advanced collaborative, delegation, and coordination skills
• Advanced planning and/or design skills
• Advanced project management skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Adobe software skills, and CAD literacy