Director Architecture and Engineering   Employer: Aguirre Roden, Inc. Job Location: Austin , TX Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Design Build Firms Job Description: Position Overview Individuals within the Austin office perform Architecture and Engineering services and coordinate with the Dallas office to provide Construction and Program Management services.​ The chosen individual is responsible for all activities associated with the Aguirre Roden presence in Austin, Texas.​ These activities include marketing, soliciting new work, managing office activities, oversight of office design activities and performance of design work within the director’s area of expertise.​ Specific responsibilities are as follows: Business Development – 40%​ · Develop the marketing and sales plan for the Austin Office.​ · Represents the firm to the public · Directs, supervises, and/​or participates in the development of proposals, presentations and brochure materials and is responsible for maintaining the corporate brand.​ · Drives the development and closing of new business; identifies potential clients and desired scope of projects; collaborates with other business divisions.​ · Identifies opportunities to perform additional business with existing clients · Develops and maintains a strong industry network; participates actively in industry and civic organizations to promote corporate citizenship · Resolves problems with clients and monitors customer satisfaction Project Management and Project Execution – 50%​ · Execute projects within his/​her personal discipline · Manage and develop Architectural and Engineering project managers · Contact clients periodically to obtain feedback about performance · Maintain billable rate of at least 50%​ · Plan, staff and supervise all assigned department activities through appropriate delegation to department personnel.​ Administration/​Leadership – 10%​ · Foster and maintain the Aguirre Roden Credo and culture · Recruit and train personnel · Set the example in behavior, dress, community service and ethical activities · Provide performance reviews and review career path with team members and provide guidance on same · Supervise activities of the Business Manager as well as Architectural/​Engineering Design leaders.​ · Be responsible for the overall profitability of the Austin office · Review financial performance on a job by job basis regularly Requirements · Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering · Senior level Mechanical or Electrical Professional Engineer; registered in Texas or with the ability to be registered in Texas · 10 +​ years of practical experience in the areas of commercial and institutional building design · 5 - 7 years in the Austin area preferred · Demonstrated by means of a proven track record the ability to lead and inspire others to succeed.​ · Sales and Marketing experience · Advanced knowledge of the construction industry · Demonstrated ability to lead team and get results through others · Demonstrated ability to think ahead and plan over a three-to-five year time span · Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written) · Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities · Excellent “people” and “business” skills; strong customer service orientation; high energy level · Excellent computer skills · Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide cross section of individuals · Commitment to company values Preferred by not required · LEED AP · CADD capability Direct reports: · Business Manager · Office Manager · Architectural Design Leader · Engineering Design Leader Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.​ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.​ · Physical demands: While performing duties of position, team member is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel object, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.​ Team member must occasionally lift and/​or move up to 25 pounds.​ Specific vision perception, and the ability to adjust focus.​ · Long periods of time spent at a computer may also be required.​ · Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional visits to construction sites which may be loud.​ Aguirre Roden Inc.​, offers a competitive salary and highly competitive benefit package which consists of health, dental, 401(k), life insurance, short and long-term disability, supplemental insurance paid holidays and paid time off.​ Aguirre Roden is an equal opportunity employer and is a drug free work place.​ *********IMPORTANT ************** To be considered for this position, applicants must apply via our website or at www.​AguirreRodenjobs.​com If special accommodations are required, please contact our HR Department at 972-789-9910 No other phone calls please NO AGENCIES PLEASE RELOCATION MAY BE AVAILABLE Company Description: ARchitecture, Engineering, Construction, Program Management firm. Everything we do merges form with function, image with idea. Our aim is to meet the aspirations of the organizations with whom we work and the people with whom we team. Our rich expertise spawns innovation while our business approach remains straightforward. Flexible enough to evolve - yet strong enough to create a sturdy foundation for our clients, our team and our community. Our craft is equal parts intelligence, hard work and magic. Our values reflect a single premise: there is no more noble endeavor than a building that endures the test of time.