Health Planning Principal
Assist the health practice in developing and executing business development strategies for the office including providing master planning, design, and related medical architecture expertise necessary for the design of pediatric health facilities consistent with firm's commitment to design, quality, and schedules and responsibility to client's needs and budget allocations. Provide practice leadership through skills in business development, staff development, project design / delivery and client relations. Maintain the quality standards inherent in the health practice.
Leadership
- Provide principal-level direction for the development of the Pediatric Health Practice and be the external and internal personification of the goals : Lead by example.
- Act as mentor, coaching and motivating health project teams and individuals
- Foster an environment of mutual respect and trust among members of the group as it grows and develops
- Attract new talent through proactive measures and by upholding a reputation of excellence for the group
- Prepare business plan for the pediatric health practice in Dallas
Operations
Assume overall responsibility for profitability of the Dallas pediatric health practiceEnsure that there is sufficient work to meet or exceed financial goals of the Dallas health practiceBusiness Development
Proven track record in health project sales and / or established client list.Development of marketing strategies for the pediatric health practice in Dallas, in close collaboration with both the firm-wide health practice and the Dallas office.Participate in developing the pediatric health practice through the acquisition of new clients including :Extending existing relationships with referral sources, consultants and other influencers
Systematically making new networks aware of Perkins + Will's health capabilities and continued contact with themWorking with the health team and Marketing department of the Dallas office to establish strategy and respond to opportunitiesAssist in preparing award submittalsContinuously seek to expand relationship while servicing existing clients.Assist in the preparation of press releases and other materials publicizing all assigned projects, including contributing to the image fileClient Relations
Build and strengthen connections with clients through a comprehensive understanding of their needsCommunicate design and medical planning solutions in a clear and compelling wayActively seek information about client requirements and demonstrate how they are interpreted in design and medical planning solutionsEngage clients in explorations that respectfully challenge their understanding of appropriate solutionsProject Leadership and Management
Provide principal-level leadership for successful, profitable projects and lead teams required to execute exemplary projectsParticipate in project development and provide guidance to teams working closely with project managers to respect budget and schedule constraints.Help formalize standards for project presentations and actively participate in them.Help foster an environment of exploration and innovation in order to achieve excellence in project work and as a group.Manage existing design technology and continually explore, improve and evaluate best uses for presentation and production.Help expedite projects through external review processesLead office health project reviewsRequirements
Bachelors degree in Architecture; Masters in Architecture preferredLicense to practice architectureMore than 12 years of pediatric campus health experience with an architectural firm or division, with at least 2 years in a leadership / management role.Significant talent in health design development and project leadershipProficiency in all the basic technical skills of architecture including computer skillsProven ability to convince prospective clients that they should retain the services of the firmEvidence of strong working relationships with clientsProven ability to make presentations and facilitate discussionsProven skills in writing, speaking, strategy / planning, including business plans / budgetsProven ability to prioritize the work of others in order to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clientsDemonstrated ability to think conceptuallyFamiliarity with expediting plans through the approval processDemonstration of a polished presence in his / her conversation skills and ability to move comfortably in business circles