Associate Principal – Operations

Job Description

We are currently seeking am Associate Principal with a focus on both Operations and Growth to join our San Francisco studio.

• Office Leadership & Management:
  • Provide leadership to the regional office, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency, productivity, and alignment with company objectives.
  • Implement and maintain company policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Mentor and develop staff, promoting professional growth and ensuring a high-performing team.
• Financial Management:
  • Achieve regional budgets targeting [% accuracy] alignment between projected and actual revenue budgets.
  • Ensure regional Billable Hour Ratio (BHR) targets are met, maintaining % accuracy adherence to set benchmarks.
  • Monitor and analyze financial performance, including revenue, expenses, and profitability, taking corrective actions as necessary.
  • Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial strategies to align with 10
    
    Design regional protocols
• BHR Targets Met:
  • Ensure the regional Billable Hour Ratio meets or exceeds established targets of 85%, optimizing staff utilization and profitability.
• Operational Efficiency:
  • Improve operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce overhead costs.
• Design Oversight:
  • Lead and oversee key design projects, ensuring they meet the 10
    
    Design standards for quality, sustainability, and client satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with project teams including consultants to deliver exceptional architectural solutions that fulfill client needs and advance the firm's reputation.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, integrating cutting‑edge practices and technologies into the firm's design approach.
  • Lead the conceptual and schematic design phases of projects, ensuring innovative and high‑quality outcomes.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate technical solutions into the design concept.
  • Oversee design presentations to clients, stakeholders, and at public forums.
• Compliance & Professional Development:
  • Obtain California, Texas and Florida architectural registrations to expand the firm's capabilities and geographic reach.
  • Ensure all projects comply with relevant codes, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Promote continuous learning and professional development within the team, encouraging participation in relevant training and certification programs.
• Team Development:
  • Successfully mentor and develop staff, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
• Business Development & Sales:
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the firm's market presence with a focus on the broader Texas market.
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships to secure new projects in CA, TX and FL.
  • Create and implement strategic business development plan in coordination with the broader 10D Five Year plan with measurable metrics of success.
  • Attend industry conferences and networking events to promote the firm and generate leads.
• Office Growth & Support:
  • Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the SF, Dallas, and Miami offices.
  • Mentor and develop junior architects and staff to build a strong, cohesive team.
  • Implement best practices and operational efficiencies to enhance office performance.
  • Maintain awareness and active pursuit of ageing account receivables.
• Performance Metrics & KPIs:
  • Regional Growth Initiatives:
    Achieve targeted percentage (%) growth in the firm's regional markets.
  • New Accounts Signed:
    Secure a specified number of new accounts in new sectors such as mixed‑use developments.
  • Revenue Growth:
    Attain a percentage (%) increase in fees compared to 2023, enhancing the firm's financial performance.
  • Lead Generation:
    Increase the number of leads and opportunities in the sales pipeline.
  • Architectural Registrations Obtained:
    Acquire necessary registrations to practice in additional states or regions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture plus eight years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• 10 years of project management experience in architectural projects and experience in project leadership on complex…