Architectural Business Developer K-12 (Any Parkhill office) - Parkhill

Parkhill is seeking a Architectural Business Developer that is interested in joining our growing team.  This individual should have a specialization in business development and project management.

"Employees are our most valuable resource." You may hear that a lot. But at Parkhill, we don't just pay lip service to the idea. We act on it. We aggressively recruit the best talent in the region then foster a working environment where every employee has the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute. At Parkhill, we invest in specialized training, continuing education, and professional licensing that propel our people toward their personal and professional goals.

Parkhill is a multidisciplinary firm that provides comprehensive architectural and engineering design services for a multitude of projects in the government, commercial, and institutional sectors. We benefit from our projects every day--our children go to the schools we design, we drink the water from our treatment plant designs, our trash goes to the landfill we designed, and we receive medical care from the hospitals that we designed. The projects we build together make a real difference in our community, and that makes coming to work each day just a little more rewarding.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS AN ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

As an Architectural Business Developer, you collaborate with your team to develop projects from start to finish. You see projects through from the programming/conceptual design phase to the completion of the construction administration. Your attention to detail is essential as you prepare construction documents. With your great communication skills, you coordinate with consultants, contractors, owners, and team members to ensure that our projects are successful. It is exciting to see your projects come to life!

In addition to documenting code review and compliance, you review shop drawings and project submittals for compliance. As an architect, you love that each day is an opportunity to use your creative mind and help our community grow through business development.

Skillset required

• Strong work-ethic with a servant-leadership mentality
• Ability to apply technical skills to routine projects with excellence.
• Ability to organize teams, communicate well and delegate tasks for the betterment of the team.
• Desire to learn new things and diligence to execute into practice.
• Takes pride in and ownership of team's work.
• Excellent negotiation skills, proven track record of successfully pitching for new business.
• Possess the ability to build positive relationships with Clients (ISD, Municipal, County) subconsultants, general public, and co-workers at all levels.
• Must have excellent command of the English language, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of increasing revenue through generation of leads.
• Ability to interact with Clients (ISD, Municipal, County) and subconsultants.
• Ability to manage and mentor team.
• Assists with the QA/QC process.

Typical tasks to be performed include:

• Project administration, scheduling and coordination.
• Interaction with Client and subconsultants.
• Utilize staff to develop plans, details and Opinions of Probable Costs.
• Mentor and train staff.
• Exhibiting a keen interest in a high standard of quality and accuracy.
• Visiting construction sites to observe progress and conformance to plans and specifications.
• Client relationship management experience.
• Collaborate with Parkhill’s Marketing Department to improve existing marketing materials to present to potential clients.
• Adjust priorities when appropriate and perform other duties assigned to meet sector goals.
• Be a Trusted Advisor for clients in resolving issues that arise.
• Drive increased revenue and profit to achieve Parkhill`s ambitious growth targets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with target prospects.
• Assist the marketing team to develop proposals and respond to RFP’s.
• Civic involvement on local, regional and state, focused boards and commissions is preferred.
• Develop and mentor upcoming professionals.
• Exhibiting a keen interest in a high standard of quality and accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Architect in the state of Texas or eligible to achieve through reciprocity.
• At least 10 years of architecture design experience in municipal projects.
• Proficiency in Revit Architecture, Microsoft Word & Excel, Bluebeam, and Sketchup.
• Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management Software systems.
• 15+ years of previous municipal design experience is preferred.

This architecture position offers a competitive salary plus opportunities for bonuses. We provide comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance, pre-tax programs for child and health care, paid time off, employer-funded retirement plan, short and long-term disability, and an excellent wellness program. In addition to our great benefits, our employees enjoy a flexible work schedule, professional development, and a life balance work environment.