We seek a mission-driven
Practice Leader of Faith-Based Design who understands the nuanced design needs of sacred spaces and the communities they serve, including functional requirements, theological considerations, and the decision-making processes inherent to delivering meaningful faith-based projects. The ideal candidate will grow into a Principal role, supporting the growth of our faith-based market and serving clients across all denominations.
ABOUT THE ROLE:- Develop strong client relationships within the faith-based market.
- Provide mentorship on faith-based projects.
- Support annual revenue goals.
- Learn to lead proposal teams on RFP/RFQ responses and negotiate contractual agreements with collaboration and approval from the corporation's officers.
- Be the liaison of the client vision internally and oversee transitions of primary contacts to the client throughout the project.
- Collaborate with faith-based client leaders to design spaces that reflect the client's theological values, liturgical functions, and community needs.
- Integrate sacred art, action, symbolism, and environmental stewardship into solutions.
- Participate in industry-focused organizations, memberships, and communities within faith-based markets, aligned with business development initiatives.
- Proficiently market and promote Browning Day's markets, services and capabilities.
- Partnership with design leaders to create congruent creative design solutions.
- Promote innovative design concepts that are practical, aesthetically pleasing, safe, code-compliant, and meet the client's intended purpose and budget.
- Incorporate and consider sustainable design solutions into all projects.
- Support the firm's continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with Operations and the Executive Committee leadership.
- Responsible for project results, working with Project Managers to ensure quality standards, schedule, budget, and design compliance.
- Advise operational leadership on schedules and team makeup on faith-based projects.
- May oversee programming efforts, including information gathering, site analysis, and inventory of existing conditions, identifying opportunities and constraints.
- Provide guidance to project teams at all stages of the project, from planning and concept design to construction documents and site visits. Including timelines, documentation, distribution of meeting minutes, QA/QC, and coordination with contractors and consultants.
- May lead projects in a Project Manager capacity or partner with a Project Manager.
- Maintain knowledge of building codes, accessibility standards, liturgical practices, and design practices.
- Partner with Human Resources (HR) on employee performance, training, and onboarding.
- Responsibilities vary based on experience, interests, and business needs.
- Other tasks as assigned
Browning Day provides reasonable accommodation to individuals in accordance with federal, state, and local law.REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: - Passion for the industry and leading the staff towards a common goal.
- Possesses creative talent in the communication of complex and diverse ideas.
- Foster mutual trust by developing solid relationships (internal and external).
- Ability to lead the internal team and external consultants toward the common goal.
- Time management skills, including balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and managing time without deadline-driven projects.
- Excellent communicator: verbal, written, presenting, training, and public speaking.
- Advanced leadership expertise, including leading high-stakes presentations, facilitating consensus in diverse groups, adapting messaging across audiences, navigating complex group dynamics, and cultivating strategic professional networks.
- Aptitude to learn Browning Day's leadership and management fundamentals by partnering with HR to ensure compliance with our company's best practices and policies.
- Advanced experience consulting on faith-based projects, including
- Faith-based architecture, master planning, design, liturgical furnishings, sacred art, and documentation.
- Religious requirements and traditions impacting design needs.
- Creating sacred spaces that are cohesive, symbolic, and beautiful; and
- Proficient-to-advanced knowledge of the following:
- Design techniques, tools, and principles in producing technical plans, drawings, and models; and
- Zoning, codes, ADA/FHA/accessibility requirements, and applicable codes about site design considerations.
- Preferred proficient-to-advanced experience in the following:
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);
- Scheduling software (Team Gantt);
- Knowledge of SketchUp, Revit,
- Online project management software.
- Preferred experience in master planning, project management, faith-based school design K-12, community space, and/or sacred spaces.
- Licensed Architect with preferred experience level of 7+ years in architectural design, and 2+ years in faith-based design,
- Preferred Master's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
- Satisfactory completion of background screening.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: - Full-time, exempt position with competitive compensation and paid time off.
- Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and other supplemental insurance.
- Company paid disability (long and short-term) and life insurance.
- A 3% contribution to a 401k retirement plan with no vesting period.
- Opportunity to earn an annual bonus.
- Hybrid-remote work environment with flexible schedules.
- Chance to be a part of a creative and supportive team.
