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This role reports into the above mentioned office, however NORR offers all of its employees the opportunity to work either from home, from a NORR office or even from a remote location. The choice is yours.
NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet. Our hybrid environment lets you choose where you want to work – at the office, at home, or in a remote location, staying connected to your team through collaboration and design technology platforms.
At NORR, our residential portfolio spans decades and project types. We design multi-family buildings and spaces that help to establish smart cities and resilient neighborhoods, with a focus on walkable communities, certified healthy buildings and carbon reduction strategies. Optimizing square footage and managing space standards is at the core of our designs. Our dedicated team leverages a knowledge base of program metrics that covers the spectrum of integrated developments (transit-oriented and community-focused), low-, mid- and high-rise apartments, adaptive reuse, townhomes, attainable housing and senior living.
Learn more about our Portfolio.
As a Studio Manager you will be responsible for the overall business success of the Residential studio. You will manage staffing levels to ensure resources are available for projects at the right time. You will also review project work within the Residential studio for technical excellence, on time delivery and financial success. You will contribute to the office’s annual operating budget, based on the Studio’s revenue forecasts and growth objectives. You will report on their results on a regular basis to senior management and make adjustments throughout the year as necessary. As a Studio Manager, you will lead by example, provide mentorship to staff and have administrative and HR duties to perform on your staff’s behalf. You will also be in involved in billable project activities where required to optimize full use of their time.
Duties and Responsibilities
Client Management
1. Participates in business development through personal and new client contacts; may provide input to proposals and presentations
2. Monitors level of service given to clients; analyzes trends and makes changes as required to ensure exemplary delivery
Project Management
3. Leads planning and scheduling of all Studio projects to prioritize activities and allocate resources consistent with project needs and objectives
4. Assists or determines project budgets, work plans and deliverables to fully plan project execution
5. Participates in monthly project reviews to analyze performance, profitability and risk
Project Delivery
6. Attends meetings with project managers as necessary and liaises with various stakeholders to determine project criteria, deliver presentations, coordinate resources and provide information as requested
7. Shares expert knowledge of current design techniques, building systems, code analysis and construction methodologies to improve the skills of the Health Sciences studio and to ensure they are implemented on project work
8. Routinely reviews work for general conformance to design, technical and quality requirements
Operations
9. Develops, implements and manages an annual operating plan for own Studio; reviews and updates plan on a monthly basis; strategizes and modifies plan moving forward to suit changing conditions
10. Balances project workloads with requirements to ensure the financial health of the Studio
Staff Management
11. Oversees workloads and provides staff supervision to ensure that work is done accurately, efficiently and complies with policies, procedures and standards as well as best working practices
12. Reviews safety requirements for field work and ensures that staff are trained in accordance with local health and safety regulations
13. Takes responsibility for succession planning within own area
14. Conducts annual bonus and salary reviews for all direct reports; analyzes and makes recommendations for all staff within the Studio in accordance with the budget, and makes recommendations for promotions, where appropriate
15. Encourages productivity, innovation, teamwork, and a high level of professionalism within own discipline; leads by example
Required Skills
16. Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
17. Knowledge in Architectural design and presentation; intermediate M&E, structural building systems, permit and building codes
18. Technically advanced in architectural or engineering systems and design
19. Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset
Required Experience
20. 10+ years of prior experience in a supervisory/leadership role
21. Managing architectural staff
Disclaimer: Please note that the estimated pay range that is provided on various social media sites may not be representative of NORR's range for this position.
NORR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic: Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.