Studio Practice Leader - Commercial/Mixed Use

Overview:

HKS is looking for a Studio Practice Leader to join our Commercial/Mixed Use team in our Miami office.

Responsible for overall management of the respective studio and the work of multiple project teams focused on the design, development and delivery of outstanding solutions for a practice area or building type. Executes the practice strategy in the studio(s).
The Studio Practice Leader often leads multiple projects with multiple clients concurrently. The role focuses on growing leadership skills related to relationship-building, collaboration and interpersonal skills while working on great projects for exceptional clients.

Responsibilities:

Scope:

• Oversees projects assigned to respective studio by focusing on the project process, service/delivery, work environment and project documentation
• Collaborates in strategic planning and facilitates communication for specific practice with other leaders, such as vetting studio marketing strategy and allocating needed resources
• Partners with studio and office leadership to further the strategic goals of the firm, sector and office
• Collaborates during the initial marketing stages through completion of construction, including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development and delivery
• Collaborates with leaders such as Project Manager and Studio Design Leader to lead the team through all phases by guiding, advising and mentoring other designers on project work, developing design direction and leading critiques
• Acts as a primary interface with clients for respective studio, building and strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of their mission, goals, policies, needs and progress
• Manages client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination for respective studio in collaboration with project team leadership
• Monitors staffing, utilization and growth management across the studio, including recommending adjustments where necessary
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the studio relating to all staff, business and financial operations
• Serves as a technical resource for the studio, assisting in the resolution of complex problems, and helping them grow in their roles
• Reviews conceptual development and, in collaboration with Studio Design Leader, provides leadership, inspiration and motivation to the design team to ensure that the highest quality design documentation is produced and client satisfaction is achieved
• Partners with Office Director as a liaison between the firm leadership and staff, communicating firm and regional initiatives and priorities
• Emphasizes and incorporates HKS strategic priorities, such as Design Measures into client solutions
• Operates with “ONE Firm” mindset, minimizes the sector and operational variables within the office in collaboration with Regional Practice Director
• Integrates HKS services, expertise and innovation in all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate HKS best practices, sustainable design solutions, subject matter expertise and resources strategically and efficiently for the client, user and
  community
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues

Cultural:

• Sets the tone for project quality and client experience across the studio
• Helps nurture and guide leadership development of staff within the studio in multiple roles
• Models and holds others accountable to the firm’s cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth
• Oversees and actively invests in the professional development of staff through mentoring, performance management and career planning
• Partners with office leadership to facilitate yearly promotions process
• Partners with Studio Practice Managers, Office Director and respective leadership on efforts in attracting, training, retaining, growing and recognizing diverse talent
• Facilitates team’s self-evaluation to distill and distribute project lessons learned within the firm
• Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
• Represents the interests, concerns and problems within the studio and ensures issues are addressed and resolved expeditiously
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with teams, including promoting communication and creating approachability
• Actively promotes and incorporates the firm’s principles of Design and Technical Excellence through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practices with the art of design

Financial:

• Collaborates in driving ongoing financial performance of office by reviewing and de