Studio Principal - Civic

AC Martin, Inc. is an innovative, award-winning architecture and interior design firm with offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, the Bay Area, and San Diego. Our work is a mix of Market-Rate Housing, Urban Mixed-Use, Hospitality, Industrial, K-12, Community Colleges, Civic/Government, Higher Education, Planning, and Programming. We foster professional and personal development and offer prospects for career advancement. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The ideal candidate is a licensed architect with 20 or more years of experience or equivalent in all technical phases of architecture. You must have a bachelor and/or master’s degree in architecture or equivalent and be licensed in the state of California; additional industry certification is desired (LEED, DBIA, etc.).

The Principal runs the Civic Studio. AC Martin’s Civic Studio has a rich history in shaping the fabric of Los Angeles and has expanded since. The group is dedicated to creating high-performing public environments that serve communities with integrity, resilience, and civic pride.

Notable past projects range from L.A. City Hall, judicial courts such as the Hall of Justice, the New Resources Building, and the DGS Headquarters in Sacramento. It is not the size of the project that impacts the reach of this position. This position encompasses the leadership and market cultivation of projects ranging from renovations and/or new construction of essential facilities (police, fire, EOC) to civic centers and libraries to ground-up courthouses and state buildings. 

Judicial experience is highly preferred.

 ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Has direct oversight of a market or discipline and establishes and implements goals and objectives.
• Develops and promotes the studio’s values and long-range plans and goals
• Positions the studio for growth and promotes quality of work and profitability within their sector.
• Must be market-focused and may manage project directors/managers and technical and design staff to complete projects.
• Operates as the principal in charge or may manage projects and/or clients and hold an external lead role.
• Participates in external professional organizations.
• Assists in the business development plans and budgets for the studio.
• Responsible for staffing and recruiting for the studio to maintain staff utilization and project financial health in coordination with the Managing Principal and COO.
• Responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects including contracts, change orders, invoices, and payments. 
• Prepares strategic plans for project success. 
• Serves as the primary liaison contact with clients to complete projects on schedule, within budget, and with maximum client satisfaction. 
• Actively manages client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project team assignments. 
• Must utilize and update Deltek for administration of the project. 
• Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts on the most complex projects. 
• Responsible for contract reviews, consultant contracts, and change orders and ASRs for review with principals. 
• Provides oversight and monitoring of work of less experienced project managers. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We offer career advancement opportunities and an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Alternative work schedule of 40 hours per week based on a 4 ½‐day workweek.
• Hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home, and half-day on Fridays.
• Group medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA and FSA options.
• Company-paid Life and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Company paid time off and holidays.
• Paid onsite parking.

EEO EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.