Job Description:
• This position may be filled anywhere in the United States.
• This role will work in partnership with other senior leaders to grow the firm in scale, impact, revenue, and profit on the geographic footprint that includes the central region offices.
• As the Executive Director, Central Region, you will be responsible for the growth of the region and realizing the ambitions of the strategic framework.
• The key responsibility of the role is to develop and execute a regional growth plan with a target of a minimum of 10% year-over-year growth, while continually being a champion for design excellence.
• Executive Director, Central Region, in concert with the AEI Executive Director of Operations, oversee the business practices, risk mitigation and quality execution of the work using a firm first, region second methodology.
• You will review contracting exceptions and grant exceptions using the firm’s and legal team guidance.
• You will be a champion for design, quality and a voice of sustainable strategies.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree is required for this role. Advanced degrees are preferred.
• Generally, at least 20 years of related experience or equivalent is required.
• Experience working in the A/E/I industry is required.
• Proven track record of ability to lead and inspire others required.
• Build our Brand by being connected externally and being visible in the region.
• Champion our Living-Centered Design ethos.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Be a great teammate, championing collaboration, design excellence and show fairness in actions and decisions, always putting our firm first.
• Champion entrepreneurial behavior; open to new ideas, innovative concepts, and solutions.
• Demonstrate optimistic and inclusive leadership of a diverse team.
• Demonstrate business acumen with a sound approach regarding risk management and mitigation.
• Communicate effectively internally; energize, inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing accountability.
Benefits:
• We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
• We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs.