Senior Architect / Client Manager at Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. in Tallahassee, Florida

Job Description:

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.

You belong at SEH

SEH is seeking a Senior Architect / Client Manager to join our Architectural Practice team in growing our Municipal Market in Florida! This position is open to candidates residing in Tallahassee, Panama City, or Pensacola, Florida or surrounding areas.

At SEH, we see architectural design as an opportunity to unite form and function, efficiency and style, sustainability, and purpose. You'll work with a team across the nation who collaborate with governmental agencies to build community centers, public safety facilities and park facilities. Or, a team of designers who specialize in retail, commercial, hotels and resorts and large residential/mixed-use developments. Partner with our planners, engineers and environmental teams to turn visions into reality for our clients.

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

• "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst
• "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician
• "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst
• "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer

• "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you'll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company's success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This Opportunity:

• Lead and direct business activities to build long-term client relationships which in turn create sustainable business workstreams and strong business networks
• Collaborate with regional teams to lead projects and technical staff in successfully delivering architectural design projects in alignment with established project schedule, budget and quality standards
• Market SEH's architectural services, preparing and conducting proposal presentations, and managing communication between clients, consultants and contractors
• Lead proposal collaboration efforts with internal SEH staff and team partners; demonstrate a proven track record in developing proposals that create strong positioning for winning work
• Lead client meetings and develop relationships with targeted municipal clients and selective private clients to secure new projects in alignment with business growth goals, with prioritized attention to municipal fire station development
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff
• Represent SEH at conferences and professional organizations to promote municipal market expertise and to grow architectural market presence within municipal client and industry networks

Essential Qualifications:

• Professional Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
• Licensed Architect in the state of Florida
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and coordinate activities across regional teams and office locations
• Proven project management experience with ability to guide project teams and clients through the architectural design process
• Demonstrated understanding of building construction process with ability to create technical documentation that succinctly describes the work to be done
• Experience managing multiple, simultaneous projects through prioritization and workload scheduling
• Working knowledge of standard building code reviews; facility space planning, programming and interior functional layouts, site master planning and investigations.
• Ability to travel by car as needed for team meetings, client consultations, on-site inspections/visits, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of twelve(12) years previous experience with expertise in municipal market architecture with a focus to fire station development
• Industrial and Private sector market experience
• NCARB Certification with ability to obtain licensure in additional states
• Business development aptitude or previous experience within a business development role with proven success in securing new business opportunities
• Understanding of project financials metrics and ability to track and actively manage a projects financial performance
• Proficiency with Revit and /or AutoCAD software
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite including Microsoft Project

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $116,000 and $130,000 based on skill set and experience.

Check out our full benefits package at, SEH Hiring Journey

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

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SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such committed to maintain equal pay for equal work and base all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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