Leo A Daly & Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.

LEO A DALY is a leader in the design of the built environment dedicated to transforming the human experience through the power of design. For more than 100 years, we’ve created places that inspire wonder, connect communities and enable great things. Our creative teams combine planning, architecture, engineering, interiors and program management to deliver truly integrated design.

We are a diverse collection of inventive problem solvers united by a passion for great design.

We own the impact of our work, socially, economically and environmentally. In collaboration with our clients and each other, we create innovative, thoughtful and sustainable solutions to the urgent challenges that face our world.

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• Lead and manage overall operations and profitability of the Washington DC studio, in accordance with the business goals of the firm and studio.
• Lead monthly project reviews to define critical success factors for specific clients and projects and develop strategies and tactics to achieve them while mitigating business risks.
• Ensure the quality of the project deliverables through strong QA/QC Review, hiring, training, and utilization of staff, leveraging efforts to maximize value for the firm.
• Evaluate and mentor staff to encourage professional growth and leadership development.
• Participate in marketing activities to help develop proposals, project scopes, fees, and participate in interviews.
• Function as the Principal-in-Charge on projects.
• Create and manage the office's operating budget.
• Monitor financial performance, including Direct Labor Multipliers, Overhead, and Staff Utilization.
• Use and promote collaborative behavior particularly with other senior leaders.
• Work with corporate leadership to communicate and achieve overall business goals and aspirations.
• Improve processes and efficiencies through innovation.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design from an accredited college or university
• Registered Architect or Professional Engineer
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience
• Recent experience with operational management of an architecture, engineering, or multi-disciplinary practice.
• Ability to plan the tasks and resources of architectural design projects.
• Thorough understanding of the legal and financial aspects of professional practice, particularly as they relate to fee, risk management, and contract negotiation.
• Ability to analyze problems, synthesize ideas and contributions, present solutions for discussion, and facilitate and negotiate successful resolution.
• Ability to interact successfully with clients, other professional disciplines, and staff at a variety of levels.
• Ability to set appropriate standards for professional performance and implement methods and techniques to increase effectiveness.
• Intelligent, talented, and collaborative self-starter, with mature judgment about people and projects.
• Computer literate (Excel, Word, Newforma, Nasuni, Outlook, Deltek Vision).

Why Join LEO A DALY?

At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions and solve complex problems.  Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY - help us transform the world.

LEO A DALY Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. LEO A DALY Company, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department by phone at 402-391-8111 or by email at Recruiting@LEOADALY.com . For more information about your rights under the law, see EEO is the law.