Studio Director

Jackola Engineering and Architecture

$110K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence
  • Experience with all phases of design and construction
  • Ability to develop and execute strategic marketing plans and represent the firm in the community
  • Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to balance multiple priorities

Responsibilities

  • Oversee branch operations, project delivery, and client satisfaction
  • Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation
  • Lead weekly planning and coordination meetings with project managers
  • Mentor and develop design professionals in a collaborative environment
  • Guide project scoping, fee proposals, contracts, and client interactions
  • Resolve operational, project, and technical issues
  • Coordinate with other Studio Leads and corporate office for operational support
  • Develop and execute local strategic marketing initiatives
  • Train staff in marketing and client relationship-building
  • Collaborate with Corporate leadership for unified operations

Benefits

  • Compensation that values qualifications and performance
  • Profit sharing bonuses based on organizational success
  • Training and education assistance to support career goals
  • Paid professional registration and licensing fees
  • Flexible schedules including a 4-day work week
  • Company paid health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
  • 401k match of 5%
  • Flexible spending account and health club reimbursement options
  • Paid holidays and time off
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Jackola Engineering & Architecture is seeking a dynamic, licensed Architect or Engineer to lead our Vancouver, Washington branch as both Studio Lead and Branch Manager, with additional responsibility for regional marketing leadership. This unique role blends operational oversight, project management, client engagement, and strategic marketing. You'll guide multidisciplinary teams, drive business growth, and foster community relationships to position Jackola for continued success.

As the principal leader for the studio and branch, you'll ensure project excellence, profitability, and positive client experience. You'll also champion local marketing initiatives, develop staff, and coordinate with other leaders to maximize opportunities and brand impact.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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.


Requirements

  • 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.
  • Align with Jackola's core values, brand promises, and teamwork.
  • Must be highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to balance multiple priorities.

We do Meaningful Work in a Team-based Culture, with Pay and Benefits that Help Our Team Member Meet their Health, Wealth and Security Goals:
  • Compensation that Values your Qualifications and Performance
  • Share in our Organization's Success with Profit Sharing Bonuses
  • Training & Education Assistance to Support your Career Goals
  • Paid Professional Registration and Licensing Fees
  • Flexible Schedules including a 4-Day Work Week
  • A Menu of Benefits to Meet Your Unique Needs:

Company Paid Health Plan with Optional Plans | Company Paid Dental, Vision, Life & Disability | 5% 401k Match
Flexible Spending Account | Health Club Reimbursement | Costco Reimbursement | Holiday and Paid Time Off

Salary Description

$110,000 - $150,000

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