In this impactful role, you will foster and expand client relationships, drive strategic business development, and lead high-performance teams dedicated to exceptional project outcomes. By aligning client needs with Cuningham's expertise, you will champion patient-centered and sustainable design practices that shape the future of healthcare environments. Join us to make a lasting difference in healthcare design and innovation.
What you will do:- Collaborate with senior leadership to set annual goals for the healthcare sector, develop actionable strategies, and contribute to financial objectives. Ensure that the healthcare practice aligns with the firm's overall goals.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new healthcare clients while expanding opportunities with existing ones. Develop targeted strategies that align with firm-wide goals, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support top-line growth in the healthcare sector.
- Lead major project pursuits, managing teams to deliver healthcare facilities that exceed client expectations. Ensure project scopes, budgets, and timelines align with client requirements and financial targets, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Act as an ambassador for the firm's brand and thought leader by representing our firm at industry events, speaking engagements, and professional organizations. Contribute to the advancement of healthcare design knowledge by promoting best practices, research, and innovative approaches that resonate with client and community needs.
- Serve as the primary relationship leader for key healthcare clients, overseeing project-specific work to ensure long-term satisfaction, trust, and repeat business. Engage in proactive and strategic conversations with clients, addressing their goals and delivering high-quality design solutions.
- Build, mentor, and guide a diverse and high-performing team, promoting collaboration and fostering professional growth within the healthcare practice. Champion an inclusive and supportive environment, inspiring emerging leaders and facilitating knowledge-sharing across teams.
What we look for:- 20+ years of experience working in Architecture and Interior Design firm.
- Bachelor/master's degree in architecture or related design field.
- Active architectural registration/license in at least one U.S. state is required.
- Proven leadership and demonstrated track record of winning work, leading projects and growing market share in planning, renovation, or new construction projects for health systems, independent hospitals and/or academic medical centers.
- Healthcare sector client relationships in northern and southern California.
- Demonstrated ability to exhibit a high degree of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management skills.
- Significant healthcare project experience (including OSHPD) that includes a range of building/program types, complexity and scale.
- Some travel required.
$190,000 - $250,000 a year
Compensation provided is based on our national range which varies by work location and may also depend on accreditation, experience and responsibilities. Our talent management team can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Compensation range updated 1/24/2025
Benefits: Cuningham offers a variety of benefits to employees including; health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.
