What are the responsibilities and job description for the Studio Director (MEP) position at CornerStone Professional Placement?
Job Title: Studio Director (MEP)
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
CornerStone Professional Placement has partnered with a dynamic and fast-paced Architectural Firm that is seeking a Studio Director (MEP) to lead their high-volume studio focused on quick serve restaurants, retail and some commercial development projects. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving project delivery, team development, and studio growth. The ideal candidate is a servant leader with strong organizational and communication skills, who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and brings a solutions-oriented mindset.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the overall success and development of the studio team
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and projects under studio oversight
- Collaborate with SPMs, PMs, and PCs to align resource allocation and project planning
- Oversee project execution from kickoff through permitting, typically within a 6-week turnaround
- Ensure team compliance with company standards, quality, and timelines across 40–50 concurrent projects
- Train and mentor team members on client programs and internal processes
- Review and approve construction drawings and documentation
- Participate in business development, marketing strategies, and client relationship management
- Coordinate staffing assignments and performance evaluations with ownership
- Contribute to proposal writing, fee development, and budget setting
- Monitor deadlines, budgets, and quality across all projects
- Ensure effective communication, timely meeting documentation, and task delegation
- Lead by example through transparency, accountability, and collaboration
Requirements:
- 5–10 years of experience in the architecture or design industry, preferably with high-volume projects
- Proven leadership experience in managing teams and driving studio success
- Licensed Architect strongly preferred
- Expertise in AutoCAD required; Photoshop for 2D color elevations is a plus
- Strong understanding of MEP systems and permitting processes
- Experience in working with Quick Serve Restaurants, local developers, or shopping centers is a plus
- Comfortable with fast turnaround timelines and a high-volume workload
- Detail-oriented, flexible, and highly organized
- Servant leader mindset with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Compensation and Benefits:
- Employment Type: Direct Hire
- Schedule: Full-time, On-site; ½ day Fridays
- Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
- Salary: 85-120K or more based on experience, plus bonus
- Benefits Include:
- 100% paid employee premiums for base medical plan (option to apply credit toward premium for higher-tier plans)
- 100% covered dental and vision for employee
- 15 days PTO (combined PTO/Sick)
- 401(k) with 100% company match on first 3.5% contribution (2-year cliff vesting)
- Bi-monthly team outings and strong team culture
If you are an experienced Studio Director professional with a proven track record of leadership and expertise, we invite you to apply today and take the next step in your career with a company committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Send your resume to Allison Harrison at allisonh@cornerstonestaffing.com and call 817-635-0500 ext. 162 for immediate consideration.