Senior Studio Leader - Healthcare

The Senior Studio Leader is responsible for establishing, growing, and leading NELSON's West Coast presence through a combination of business development, client leadership, team building, and project delivery excellence. This is a seller/doer leadership role requiring an individual who can develop new business opportunities, strengthen existing client relationships, and successfully deliver projects while building a high-performing studio team.

The Senior Studio Leader serves as the Healthcare face of NELSON in the market, driving revenue growth, expanding market share, cultivating strategic relationships, and identifying emerging opportunities across key sectors. In partnership with Practice and Regional Leadership, this individual will recruit, mentor, and develop talent while creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and client service. Success in this role is measured through revenue growth, profitability, client satisfaction, market visibility, team development, and the successful expansion of NELSON's West Coast business.

Senior Studio Leader demonstrates the leadership skills necessary to strengthen existing client relationships and support the performance of the studio through assigned teams by creating a work environment where Teammates are engaged, excel in their abilities, and clients receive superior service. Ensuring Teammates receive the necessary support and opportunities for development and advancement, the Senior Studio Leader mentors and grows NELSON talent.

Architecture license in California required
. Extensive experience leading projects under HCAI jurisdiction, including an understanding of the permitting and construction processes, protocols, and requirements for project closeout is required.

• Go All In. Own the Outcome.We go all in—urgency, follow-through, and pride in the result.
• Be Direct. Be Respectful. Be Authentic.We keep it real—clarity, candor, and care.
• Grow with Purpose.We embrace growth—through learning, coaching, and continuous improvement.
• Think Bold. Execute Smart.We think boldly—and pair ambition with discipline.
• Make Space for Everyone.We value you—and build a culture where people can thrive and do their best work.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Possess code knowledge and ensure team has incorporated permitting requirements into the deliverables
• Basic knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, materials application and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness
• Basic knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED, Well, Energy Star guidelines
• Proficiency in Deltek
• Proficiency in understanding of financial management concepts
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

• Build and scale a high-performing studio through strategic recruiting, mentoring, succession planning, and talent development
• Foster an entrepreneurial culture focused on growth, accountability, innovation, and client excellence
• Organize and prioritize tasks as needed to complete within the identified time frame
• Manage expectations of project leads and Teammates, cast a vision for success of the studio
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