Studio Manager,Public Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Management

The anticipated annual salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is outlined below. Estimated pay ranges that are provided on various social media sites are not representative of NORR's range for this position. Compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience.

This role reports into the above mentioned office, however NORR offers all of its employees the opportunity to work either from home or from a NORR office.

NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 750 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.

Public sector decision-makers look to NORR’s experienced team to help navigate the full project cycle from planning to design to execution. Our extensive work in public ranges from government campuses and embassies to cultural buildings and museums.

Learn more about our Portfolio.

As a Studio Manager you will be responsible for the overall business success of the Public sector. You will manage staffing levels to ensure resources are available for projects at the right time. You will also review project work within the Public sector 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.

The preference is for the candidate to be located in Ottawa, but candidates outside of Ottawa will be considered as well.

Duties and Responsibilities

Client Management

Participates in business development through personal and new client contacts; may provide input to proposals and presentations

Monitors level of service given to clients; analyzes trends and makes changes as required to ensure exemplary delivery

Project Management

Leads planning and scheduling of all Studio projects to prioritize activities and allocate resources consistent with project needs and objectives

Assists or determines project budgets, work plans and deliverables to fully plan project execution

Participates in monthly project reviews to analyze performance, profitability and risk

Project Delivery

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

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

Routinely reviews work for general conformance to design, technical and quality requirements

Operations

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

Balances project workloads with requirements to ensure the financial health of the Studio

Staff Management

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

Reviews safety requirements for field work and ensures that staff are trained in accordance with local health and safety regulations

Takes responsibility for succession planning within own area

Conducts annual bonus and salary reviews for all direct reports; analyzes…


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Studio Manager, Public