Associate Principal

Location

Auburn, 13021 US (Primary)
Syracuse, NY 13204 US

Category

Engineering

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Executive

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range

$155,000 - $175,000

Beardsley Architects + Engineers is a full-service professional design firm providing services to public and private sector clients throughout the Northeast. Acting in partnership with our clients, Beardsley's highly skilled staff delivers quality projects while promoting community and environmental benefits.

Since our founding in 1898, Beardsley has provided comprehensive design services for multiple markets including federal, state and local governments, higher education, commercial office and retail environments, housing, and custom residential projects.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, engineering or landscape architecture.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the architecture or engineering industry.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current Professional License in New York State, or equivalent for reciprocity in New York State in practice of the Firm is required.

Shareholder:

• Once eligibility requirements are met, becoming a shareholder in the Firm is required. A shareholder is a Firm owner. Shareholders execute a shareholder agreement and an employment agreement with the Firm.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Public speaking skills
• Sales ability
• Decision making ability
• Negotiation skills
• Coaching/Teaching ability
• Time Management and organizational skills
• Exemplify corporate cultural traits

Responsibilities

The Associate Principal in conjunction with other Principals of the firm is responsible for client relations, business development and delivery of the Firm's services on projects. An Associate Principal will also serve as a Project Manager for specific clients or projects. This position serves as a critical step towards becoming a full Principal within the Firm, offering the opportunity to demonstrate leadership, business acumen, and design excellence.

Leadership and Management

• Lead project teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work that meets client expectations and adheres to budget and schedule constraints.
• Collaborate with Principals and other senior leaders to develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with the Firm's goals.
• Act as a mentor and coach to junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Client and Business Development

• Assist Principals in cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Solicit and develop relationships with potential new clients.
• Seek and develop specific project prospect opportunities.
• Represent the Firm at industry events, conferences and networking opportunities to enhance the Firm's reputation and market presence.

Design Excellence

• Provide design leadership on projects, ensuring the delivery of innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Oversee the development of project design from initial concepts through construction documentation, while maintaining the Firm's design standards.
• Ensure that projects adhere to relevant codes, regulations and industry best practices.

Project Management

• Select Project Managers for specific projects and act as Project Manager for specific clients or projects.
• Negotiate fees with input of Project Managers and implement firm risk management practices.
• Develop and sign contracts for professional services for project fee values not exceeding $100,000.00
• Supervise the work of Project Managers on specific projects.
• Establish project schedule, budget, and scope of work with Project Manager.
• Monitor project design and construction with Project Manager.
• Provide quality control review and verify project checking completed prior to issue of Bid Documents.
• Authorize placement of personal professional seal on Construction Documents when required.
• Certify project construction final requisitions, progress payments, and change orders.

Beardsley offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401K with employer match, health insurance, and continuing education reimbursements. This position offers excellent career growth and advancement potential for the selected candidate including firm stock ownership opportunities and associated benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Beardsley Architects + Engineers is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.