Now Hiring - Gresham, Smith and Partners - Studio Leader - Healthcare Market in Charlotte, NC

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About Us At* _Gresham Smith_* , we call it* _Genuine Ingenuity_* . Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose --to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities--we deliver innovative solutions for life's essential infrastructure and institutions. What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals --we're a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork. Why Gresham Smith? When you join Gresham Smith, you're joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered. About You We're looking for someone who: * Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited program; must be licensable in the U.S. * Current professional license in Architecture or Interior Design. * Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in the architecture or design industry. * Proven business development experience, ideally while serving as a Project Executive or Principal-In-Charge within the healthcare design market sector. * Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and mentoring professional staff. * Prior experience with or exposure to the responsibilities outlined in this job description is strongly preferred. Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit--someone who wants to do great work with great people. About the Role A key leadership position for each of our studios - this pivotal role is responsible for leading the studio's growth, culture, and performance. The Studio Leader/Project Executive collaborates closely with the Market Vice President, Executive Vice President, Market Analyst, and Studio Operations Leader to execute the market's strategic and business plans. Additionally, the Studio Leader/Project Executive responsibilities include business development and are instrumental in driving revenue and expanding client relationships. As the senior leader within the studio, the Studio Leader/Project Executive drives client engagement, guides staff development, and ensures the team is meeting both financial and operational goals. They work in tandem with the Studio Operations Leader to manage delivery performance and resource alignment. This role plays a central part in achieving the studio's annual goals and overall market performance and success. As the Studio Leader/Project Executive , you will be responsible for leadership and outcomes in each of our four strategic pillars. People & Culture * Foster an environment of mutual respect, trust, and inclusivity to advance employee morale and engagement. * Be an accessible mentor and coach to guide individual team members' career growth and the advancement of the team as a whole. * Provide recognition opportunities at the market and firmwide level for team members. * Sustain and advance team member engagement. * Recruit top talent to the studio/market. * Ensure new team members are onboarded appropriately. * Develop annual plans for training, salaries, and employee advancement. * Support and implement firmwide initiatives, including HR and training. * Address HR issues and interpersonal challenges. * Represent the studio/market internally and externally. Practice Delivery * Ensure best practices are implemented for project management, quality, and delivery. * Reinforce the culture of design and promote design talent. * Collaborate with location leadership and other studio leaders to balance workloads and market-wide initiatives. * Ensure teams understand staff expertise and align them with project needs. * Embrace and promote healthcare initiatives. * Cross-market/discipline coordination. Clients * Collaborate with EVP to lead the development and execution of marketing strategies, annual business planning, and the management of marketing budgets and PX activities. * Align opportunities with growth potential for the market and location. * As PX, develop and implement pursuit plans and strategies, leading teams to win work. * Strong North Carolina network of Healthcare clients. * The outward face of the market/firm. * Overall client satisfaction. Business Outcomes * Manage key business goals of net revenue and profitability. * Ensure sound business practices, including project accounting, collections, and project planning, are carried out. * Ensure recovery plans are implemented for underperforming projects and clients. * Participate in and implement the growth strategy and business plan for the market. Join Us If you're excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you. Here 's what you can expect: Professional Growth : In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement. Culture that Cares : 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success. Competitive Benefits : * Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO * Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs) * 401(k) with Company Match * Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D * Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance * Family Planning and Parental Leave * Mass/Public Transit Program * Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply! GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.