Director, Architecture

Director Of Architecture

Gray AES is looking to add a Director of Architecture to the Fullerton, CA office. Must have Industrial Architecture experience.

Gray is a family-owned, fully integrated global service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, digital, equipment manufacturing, and real estate services. Deeply rooted in EAC services, Gray serves both domestic and international customers across our core markets:
Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial. At Gray, our purpose is to make a positive difference in people's lives and build a better future.

Gray AES, the professional services arm of Gray, is a top-ranked firm offering architecture, engineering, and automation services across the globe. Made up of multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and project managers, these collaborative teams work every day to provide unique, customized solutions for our customers. It's the spirit of our people – the passion, commitment, and a great team environment – that makes our company a great place to work.

Visa Sponsorship:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Who we want…

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture and a minimum of ten (10) years or experience; or a degree from four-year college or university or a degree from a technical college and a minimum of fifteen (15) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional licensure (RA) and/or additional certifications (LEED, PMP) are desirable.
• Proven success delivering complex, multi-typology projects across various delivery methods, with a track record of execution excellence.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing studio operations, resource planning and team member development.
• Proficiency in architectural design software (AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam) and business software. Familiarity with ACC/BIM 360 and Bluebeam Session standards is highly desirable. May require knowledge of applications specific to the project assigned.
• Strong organization, communication, interpersonal, and team coordination skills.
• Energetic, collaborative mindset with a passion for creative problem-solving and continuous improvement.

What we expect…

• Confer, work with and support other Directors, Business Unit Leaders and Project Executives to ensure coordination and alignment of goals. Build and maintain strong relationships through active engagement and effective communication.
• Support and contribute to development and implementation of approved strategic plans that are in-line with the Gray Inc Strategic Priorities.
• Propose improvement initiatives for the company, Process and Standards, Studio, and ways of working.
• Lead studio financial stewardship, including resource planning, utilization, fee guardrails and project health. Align studio priorities with Gray AES's focus on stability and execution excellence.
• Lead a Studio in the Architecture Business Unit. Oversee and manage Studio operations. Foster a collaborative and supportive Studio environment, with a culture of curiosity, accountability and professional growth. Actively mentor and develop team members.
• In collaboration with Vice President, Architecture assign projects and allocate internal and external resources effectively based on team member strengths, project needs, and resource availability. Responsible for team member utilization
• Conduct team member performance reviews, providing actionable feedback, as necessary.
• Pre-Proposal and Proposal Phase
• Support and participate in business development efforts, including developing and maintaining customer relationships, participating in customer presentations, and contributing to trade shows and conferences.
• Collaborate with Proposal Team to develop proposal strategy and development of design proposals, ensuring compliance with RFP requirements, identification of potential risks, and development of project execution plan.
• Collaborate with Vice President, Architecture and President, Architecture for identifying and engaging key design consultants for Proposal Efforts.
• Review Architectural scope, schedule, risks and fee with relevant internal…