Studio Director
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Job Summary
The main duties of the Director include but are not limited to:
Leadership & Studio Management
- Provide overall leadership and direction for the architectural studios daily operations ensuring a seamless workflow across all architectural projects.
- Mentor and inspire a team of architects designers and support staff fostering a culture of creativity innovation and excellence.
- Establish and implement studio processes procedures and best practices to ensure efficient project execution.
- Provide strategic direction for the studios design vision ensuring alignment with company goals and industry trends.
- Manage resource allocation ensuring the right talent is assigned to projects based on their skills and project requirements.
- Oversee recruitment training and professional development of studio staff.
- Foster a collaborative team environment providing guidance and support to project teams.
- Guide architects senior architects design managers associates & directors in achieving KPIs quality objectives and performance review.
Strategic Planning
- Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve the studios business objectives including growth profitability and market positioning.
- Manage the studios finances including budgeting forecasting and ensuring projects are delivered within financial constraints.
- Help develop pricing strategies for architectural services and ensure competitive pricing while maintaining profitability.
Client Relations & Business Development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients stakeholders consultants and contractors understanding their needs and ensuring their expectations are met or exceeded.
- Act as the primary point of contact for major projects ensuring client satisfaction and managing expectations.
- Lead client presentations and design workshops to effectively communicate design concepts and project progress.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities including networking proposal development and presentations to potential clients.
- Support the acquisition of new projects by cultivating relationships within the UAEs architectural and real estate sectors.
Design Oversight
- Ensure the highest standards of design quality and innovation across all projects providing creative direction and guidance to the design team.
- Supervise the design process from conceptual development through to final implementation ensuring high-quality innovative and practical design solutions.
- Ensure that designs comply with local regulations building codes sustainability requirements and client expectations.
- Review and approve design documentation including drawings models presentations and specifications to maintain design consistency and quality.
- Conduct regular design reviews and site visits to monitor project progress and resolve any design-related issues or challenges.
- Promote sustainable design practices and ensure the studio adheres to green building standards (e.g. LEED Estidama).
Project Oversight & Delivery
- Oversee the management of multiple projects ensuring they are completed on time within budget and to the highest standards of quality.
- Manage project delivery timelines milestones and budget forecasts in coordination with project managers and other departments.
- Track the performance and financial health of projects ensuring that all deliverables are met and resources are used efficiently.
- Implement risk management strategies to address potential issues that could impact project delivery.
- Provide guidance on the coordination of technical and design teams to ensure the successful execution of complex projects.
- Ensure all projects comply with local building codes regulations and standards managing the submission of necessary documentation for approvals.
- Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure the consistency and excellence of design and project delivery.
Financial Management
- Oversee the financial performance of the studio including budgeting forecasting and financial reporting ensuring projects are delivered within budget and profitability targets are met.
- Approve studio expenditures and monitor costs associated with project delivery ensuring that projects stay within budget.
Industry Networking
- Stay abreast of the latest design trends technological advancements and market opportunities within the architecture industry.
- Represent the firm at industry events conferences and forums enhancing the firms visibility and reputation.
- Promote the studios work through award submissions publications and design exhibitions.
- Foster relationships with industry influencers potential partners and collaborators.
Qualifications :
- Minimum 20 years of experience
- Professional degree (Masters or Bachelors) in Architecture from an accredited program
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Customer Service
- Google Docs
- Management Experience
- Millennium
- Retail Sales
- Data Management
- Salon Software
- MINDBODY
- Sales Management
- Leadership Experience
- Yoga
About Company
Egis is a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work side by side with clients to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world.
