Vice President - Institutional Practice - Huitt-Zollars, Inc.

Vice President – Institutional Practice 

Huitt-Zollars’ Dallas, TX office has a dynamic Vice President – Institutional Practice opportunity for a Texas-registered architect. This role is for a senior architectural leader who is able to build the business, maintain strong client relationships, and grow and mentor design teams, leading them through all project phases including business and client development, proposal writing, contract negotiations, design and construction documents, and construction administration This position works directly with the Practice Area Leader and/or discipline leads through the above phases of business and project development as well as supporting the practice area vision for strategic growth.

The successful candidate needs at least 15 years of professional experience in commercial and institutional architecture. They will have excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to ensure exceptional project delivery for clients. This is an opportunity to help build and grow strategic market share in the North Texas region.

HZ is a leading full-service design firm providing innovative planning, engineering solutions, architecture and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build project delivery to our clients in the public and private sectors. We provide quality solutions for our clients and employment opportunities to qualified talent.

Location: Houston, Texas

Reports to: Practice Area Leader

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration: Licensed Architect

Education: Bachelors’ Degree in Architecture

Responsibilities:

• Provide input on and execute the strategic vision for the practice area’s local market
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Actively pursue new business opportunities by utilizing their network
• Assist market sector teams in preparing proposals, calling on new and prospective clients, and participating in new project presentations
• Negotiate contracts
• Act as primary contact for the client and oversee project teams, providing oversight to project managers, project architects and project designers
• Maintains project budgets and schedules while meeting client needs, business objectives and design guidelines
• Mentor project team and foster positive team spirit that supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
• Ensure staff adheres to HZ’s policies, practices and procedures
• Monitor internal staffing needs and coordinate client staff and their internal customers, architects, engineers, contractors and vendors
• Write proposals, recommend appropriate fees, and participate in contract negotiations with clients and consultants
• Manage bid or contractor selection process

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Architecture from a NCARB accredited program
• Registered Texas Architect, or ability to acquire Texas registration via reciprocity
• Minimum 15 years of experience in architectural design, construction administration and project management
• Proven business development experience
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to grow and lead teams
• Good verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects with varying deadlines
• Strong technical capabilities with code knowledge and ability to convey technical issues and design ideas
• Ability to oversee preparation of architectural documents and specifications for projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledgeable to direct staff in effective use of Revit including coordinated 3D BIM modeling of component systems, AutoCAD for 2D designs, and software for rendering and imagery of concepts and designs
• Positive leadership and mentoring abilities that foster a motivated team environment
• Advanced knowledge of current building design and construction means, methods and techniques
• Knowledge of architectural history and current architectural design discourse
• Awareness of sustainable design approaches
• LEED Accredited is a plus

Competencies:

• Acquires, understands, and applies technical and professional knowledge and skills to perform job effectively, efficiently, and safely.  Understands and adheres to Huitt-Zollars policies and procedures. Stays abreast of trends and pending changes within assigned area of responsibility.
• Establishes, enforces, and drives policies that promotes Company vision and culture to achieve company objectives. 
• Strong business acumen. Offers excellent communication and presentation skills in an organized, professional manner.
• Ability to nurture and maintain key relationships internally and externally through communication and diplomacy. 
• Contributes to a positive and productive team-oriented environment. Offers open communication/feedback within the team. Minimizes conflict and builds collaboration to maintain productive team. 

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients. 
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement. 

Apply now to become a part of our dynamic Education Studio team at Huitt Zollars!  Please apply online at  https://external-huitt-zollars.icims.com

Job ID No: HDT225

Huitt-Zollars is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #licensedarchitect#AIA