Reynolds Smith & Hills Inc. is hiring: Studio Leader - Aviation in Dallas

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Studio Leader for our Aviation Practice in our Dallas, TX office location!

Job Summary:

If you are looking to make an impact within an organization that is committed to you and bringing extraordinary architectural solutions to our clients through the promise of imagination, ingenuity, and innovation – apply today! We are consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 design firms and have worked in over 50 countries across the globe. Every day, we’re working to shape the future.

In the Studio Leader role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the expansion of RS&H's Texas and National footprint in the aviation industry and be a part of our voice in the market. This position oversees and leads a team that delivers a wide range of building projects that support expanded client relationships and growing our building’s portfolio. This position drives creativity and innovation through architectural design that enhances operational excellence, profitability, and operational efficiency. The Studio Leader position focuses on team building, improving client relationships, personnel management, mentorship and growth, while ensuring quality deliverables and providing subject matter expertise.

Essential Functions:

• Provides leadership and oversight to a team of architectural professionals with a shared focus of ensuring client satisfaction and quality outcomes.
• Oversees and leads the delivery of multiple, high-profile design projects that are critical to expanding client relationships and growing our portfolio.
• Drives operational excellence, including profitability, operational efficiency, resource management, and quality deliverables.
• Creates an engaging and empowering work environment for the team, including communicating clear expectations and providing effective performance feedback through regular meetings, recognition, rewards, coaching, and disciplinary action, when needed.
• Leads client relationship development activities while working closely with client managers and business development teams to drive top line sales growth.
• Leads and oversees direct sales activities for the discipline, including submitting qualifications, LOIs, and proposals, and conducting presentations for winning new work.
• Collaborates effectively with leaders, teams, and associates across the firm to help drive success. Creates an environment that promotes teamwork.
• Ensures adherence to all client and regulatory requirements. Provides expertise on codes, quality assurance, and construction methods and materials.
• Completes all other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or related field from an accredited program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires professional registration/certification in discipline.
• 10+ years relevant experience.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of architectural design, drafting, detailing, building materials, building codes, construction techniques, and costs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited program.

Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered.

The Team

Our architectural design teams create facilities for clients in the Aviation, Corporate, Healthcare, Science and Technology industries. By working with our clients and listening to their needs, we gather a deep understanding of their desired outcomes, practicing creativity and innovation along the way.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.