Instructor - Architecture jobs in Fort Myers, FL

The Associate Principal is responsible for assisting the Managing Principal with branch office administration, financial management, business development and marketing, supervision of project teams, and management of multiple projects. 

Administrative

• Supports Managing Principal and assists with leadership of branch office
• Learns branch office administrative, recruiting, staffing, and training activities
• Maintains knowledge of and assists with establishment of office policy, standards, and procedures

Financial

• Participates in RVi management meetings and reviews financial reports
• Monitors branch office financial performance with Managing Principal
• Monitors project performance metrics and provides guidance to Project Directors and Project Managers as necessary to maintain project profitability

Business Development and Marketing

• Participates in weekly and quarterly Marketing Committee meetings
• Maintains advanced knowledge of company marketing procedures and strategy
• Maintains on-going contact with existing clients
• Develops long-term relationships with potential clients and consultants
• Initiates and directs business development activities related to project-specific leads
• Coordinates RFQ responses with Director of Marketing
• Writes project proposals

Project

• Manages project agreement preparation, negotiation, and acceptance
• Reviews and approves subconsultant agreements
• Manages multiple in-house and multi-disciplinary project teams effectively
• Monitors project and client communications
• Oversees project initiation and conceptualization
• Advocates for creative project solutions that meet client goals
• Leads project presentations and client meetings
• Reviews cost estimates and project budgets
• Confirms completed project documents meet client requirements and planning/design intent
• Approves and seals construction documents
• Monitors bidding and construction administration activities
• Monitors project fees, profitability, and schedules
• Reviews project progress, prepares statements, and approves final invoices

Training

• Mentors Project Directors, Project Managers, Staff Designers and Planners, and Interns
• Participates in annual performance evaluation with Managing Principal
• Participates in staff check-in reviews and annual performance evaluations

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Landscape Architecture or Planning degree from accredited BLA, MLA, or Planning program;

Registration and Certification

• Landscape Architect: Registered Landscape Architect with CLARB certification
• Planner: AICP certification recommended

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a private sector design or planning office
• Advanced collaborative, delegation, and coordination skills
• Advanced planning and/or design skills
• Advanced project management skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Adobe software skills, and CAD literacy