Job Title: Sr. Workplace Leader

Job Description

The Lead Workplace Leader drives growth through cultivating client relationships, establishing new market opportunities, and providing leadership across the platform. This role advances the company's market reputation and brand by actively engaging in industry associations and events, expanding existing client relationships, and developing new lines of work. This role would be responsible for strategic planning, operational decisions, and business performance – including revenue, profitability, design, and technical aspects within the Chicago office.

ResponsibilitiesOrganize and prioritize tasks to complete within the identified time frameManage expectations of project leads and teammates, cast a vision for the studio's successEffectively communicate, both verbally and in writingLead by exampleFoster a positive studio environment and maintain harmonyResolve conflicts and have difficult conversations with teammates, peers, upper management, and clients when necessaryProvide opportunities to utilize individual strengths for professional development and team performanceConduct employee performance evaluations and provide feedback to the Workplace Leadership Team; recommend salary increasesAdvise Practice Leadership on project lead performance and team dynamics quarterlySet goals with project leads and create opportunities to achieve these goalsDeliver feedback to inspire continuous learningDevelop project leads in core responsibilities for their roleMentor teammates in executing their responsibilitiesProvide studio performance feedback to Practice LeadersMentor project leads on communication, presentation skills, time management, and prioritizing team workloadsDevelop a network to support the firm's recruiting effortsEmbrace steps to create, develop, and promote a diverse workforce and an inclusive environmentMaintain and build a deep industry network, including key players and influencers in the Workplace sectorGrow revenue organically and through new clients or marketsBuild organizations towards meeting future Workplace opportunitiesIntegrate Workplace market, competition, trends, and organizational issues into a coherent vision for change, development, and growthLead business operations, staff development, business development, and executive lead staff teamsAct across every Service Line and Practice Area and support function in the regionCommunicate and execute strategies and visions to the marketDelegate authority and maintain accountability in a large organizationNegotiate successfully and mitigate client grievancesInfluence and work across many areas and levels to foster a pursuit of excellence climateCreate a strategic plan for Workplace growth in ChicagoExecute strategies to retain and expand client relationships, drive increased revenue and profits, and select new strategic business venturesGather market and competitor intelligence and translate into effective positioningCollaborate with Practice Leaders to develop a thoughtful go-to-market strategyServe as an ambassador to the market, ensuring the growing strength of the brand across current and future business opportunitiesFoster an environment supporting the company's Vision, Mission, Values, Culture, and Strategic PrioritiesEssential SkillsDegree in Architecture, Interior Design, or EngineeringMust be accredited in the united states10+ years of post-graduate experience within the architecture/design industry and 5+ years managing or leading a teamthis does not include internship experiencePossess code knowledge and ensure team has incorporated permitting requirements into deliverablesBasic knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, materials application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriatenessBasic knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and EnergyStar guidelinesProficiency in Deltek VisionProficiency in understanding financial management conceptsProficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and OutlookAdditional Skills & QualificationsExperience in architecture, Revit, CAD, plans, sections, details, elevations, interiors, rendering, SketchUp, business development, and workplaceSelf-confident personal style; able to present ideas to important constituencies, earning the confidence and trust of othersAbility to deal with ambiguity and adapt to changing business conditionsIntelligent, decisive, quick, forward-thinking, strategic, and tactical executiveProven strong “seller-doer”Individual mentoring skills across multiple business disciplinesIntimate understanding of business financial reporting and keen ability to translate these into successful business strategies and operational business processesEstablished ability to appropriately delegate authority and maintain accountabilityExpert negotiator capable of successfully positioning talent and quality deliverablesWork Environment

The firm is a national Architecture, Interior Design, Planning, Branding, and Workplace Services firm ranked in the top 10 Interior Design firms in the country. Typical projects include banks, law firms, and corporate headquarters. Hours are flexible, with a start time ranging from 8 AM to 9 AM and ending between 5 PM and 6 PM. Work environment includes an open floor plan with lots of natural light and excellent views overlooking Chase Plaza. The role requires in-office presence three days a week, with two days remote work allowed. Each candidate should support the company culture, guided by principles such as a culture of transformation, dedication to progression, enabling engagement through storytelling, and designing with purpose for sustainability.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.