Studio Lead​/Branch Manager

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Overview: ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. Our client, a well-established architecture and engineering firm, is seeking a talented and experienced licensed Architect or Engineer to join their dynamic team. This Studio Lead/Branch Manager will oversee branch operations, manage project delivery, and ensure profitability and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include guiding multidisciplinary teams, mentoring staff, and coordinating resource allocation.

The role also involves leading project scoping, contracts, and client engagement while resolving operational and technical challenges.
This full-time position is located in Vancouver, WA.

Pay rate: $120,000 - $150,000

• Company-Paid Health Plan
• Company-Paid Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 5% 401(k) Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Holiday and Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance

• Oversee branch operations, studio workload, and project delivery to ensure profitability and client satisfaction.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation across the studio.
• Lead weekly planning and coordination meetings with project managers and supervising professionals.
• Mentor and develop design professionals, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Guide initial project scoping, fee proposals, contracts, and client interactions.
• Resolve operational, project, and technical issues within the studio and branch.
• Coordinate with other Studio Leads and the corporate office for staffing, administrative support, and business development.
• Develop and execute local strategic marketing plans, including community engagement and brand promotion.
• Train and support staff in marketing and client relationship-building.
• Collaborate with Corporate leadership for smooth coordinated operations and marketing efforts.

• Licensed Architect or Engineer with 10+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; prior experience in office operations and staff management.
• Demonstrated project management skills with multi-discipline projects.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and delegation abilities.
• Excellent communication, people skills, and emotional intelligence.
• Experience with all phases of design and construction.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic marketing plans; comfortable representing the firm in the community.
• Must be highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to balance multiple priorities.

Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering, Design, and Management

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