Regional Sector Leader - Education

We are currently seeking an energetic, confident, and highly motivated Regional Sector Leader to drive our growth in Northern California K-12 Education projects and serve as the primary client contact.

This is more than a position - it’s a platform to make a mark. This position requires a dynamic, entrepreneurial professional who combines the drive and vision of business development with the technical understanding of project delivery and design. You’ll be able to shape a growing market and lead with the support of a respected, multi-disciplinary, design-forward firm that believes in people-first leadership. You will have full responsibility for proactively managing all aspects of exciting projects, bringing the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion, while ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction.

This is a hybrid position, requiring an onsite presence at our Pleasanton, CA office with travel as needed for client and team meetings.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Drive business growth in the Northern CA market by taking ownership of strategic initiatives and leading efforts to ensure local market success.
• Conduct outreach meetings and establish regular client meetings.
• Function as the main point of contact with the DSA office and consultants
• Manage and coordinate all project efforts, ensuring compliance with DSA plan check requirements and the most efficient, cost-effective execution through all phases of development, including Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
• Independently estimate fees, determine scope of work, prepare proposals and contracts, and monitor adherence to terms.
• Actively manage client budgets, schedules and programs, project communications, documentation, and project team assignments for complex projects.
• Understand the differences in responsibilities to the client and to the project team for the coordination of complex projects through all stages of development.
• Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, and transfer of knowledge with clients, project staff, sector staff and resource teams.
• Provide oversight and monitor the work of less experienced staff.
• Mentor less experienced project managers.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Ability to establish, keep and grow client base.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset.
• Substantial experience in using project management tools for project initiation, planning, billings, and tracking labor.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
• Self-confident; tenacious while maintaining positive working relationships with clients, outside consultants, and technical staff.
• Strong skills and talent in SketchUp modeling, AutoCAD, and Revit/BIM.
• Excellent problem solver and independent thinker with good listening skills and strong follow-through.
• Ability to effectively and positively provide direction and lead architectural staff.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Architect in the state of CA required
• DSA experience required
• 7-10 years of recent project experience focused on California K-12 required
• Completion of Bachelor’s in Architecture or Master’s in Architecture from an NAAB accredited program.
• Commitment to their own professional growth
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without any restrictions. Please note that visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer the opportunity to participate in a pre-tax Flexible Spending plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and 401k.

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000. Placement within this pay range will be determined by factors such as education, qualifications, project complexity and/or experience. The maximum is reserved for candidates who currently meet all job requirements. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

DAHLIN is an award-winning architecture, planning, and interiors firm practice of 190+ multi-cultural professionals located throughout the Western United States. We offer more than 45 years of experience building communities where we live and work, driven by the vision of creating places that promote human fulfillment and well-being. This same Passion for Place® starts with our own working environment—a positive community where people thrive. Please visit our website (www.dahlingroup.com) to learn more.

Please Note…

Including a link to an online portfolio is a huge plus! Real people review every application, so we regret that due to the large volume of inquiries, we are unable to accept phone calls regarding the status of applications. We'll be sure to contact you if we need more information. Apply now!

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