About the Role
Corgan is recruiting a Regional Studio Leader to lead and grow our Toronto office and establish our Data Center practice in Canada. This role involves shaping the future of our Canadian presence, collaborating with a team, driving strategic vision, nurturing client relationships, and empowering the team to deliver outstanding results. We seek a leader passionate about design and business development, eager for responsibility and to inspire others.
Responsibilities
- Build the firm’s practice by growing and mentoring a team of talented architects and designers.
- Pursue business development opportunities.
- Establish the daily operations of the office.
- Manage the delivery of projects.
- Fulfill client expectations.
- Collaborate and strategize with Data Center Market Sector Leaders on project pursuits.
- Maintain existing client relationships and establish new business.
- Partner with Corporate Services teams for operational efficiency.
- Commit to design excellence, sustainability, and ingenuity.
- Provide outstanding service to existing and new clients.
- Establish credibility through deep project knowledge and strong project management skills in the Data Centers market sector.
- Exceed client and business objectives by inspiring and motivating a team.
- Develop team skills and encourage professional growth.
- Cultivate our Canadian presence.
Requirements
- Resilient leader with demonstrated business development success.
- Confident project management and people management skills.
- Experience with regular and successful interaction with a variety of clients.
- Flexible attitude and ability to collaborate locally and with global offices.
- 15+ years of experience with demonstrated advancement into progressively senior positions.
- Experience in successfully leading Data Centers, mission critical or commercial projects.
- Experience in leading and growing teams and developing talent.
- In-depth understanding of the local Toronto and wider Canadian market.
- Established client base and track record of repeat client work.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Canadian building codes and regulations.
- Proficiency and expertise in the full range of architectural building systems.
- Ability to share credible high-level guidance to project teams throughout all project phases.
- Comfortable being accountable for project development and implementation.
- Comfortable pursuing business development efforts within Canada.
- High commitment to QA/QC.
- Leads by example, actively shapes team culture in line with Corgan’s values.
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Possess a flexible attitude with the ability to collaborate in a team environment.
- Ability to navigate a complex organization.
- Strong aptitude for business development.
- Strong strategic leadership skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- High self-motivation.
- Convincing design, project, and people leadership skills.
- Entrepreneurial spirit.
- Must be authorized to work in Canada.
Skills
- Business development
- Project management
- People management
- Collaboration
- Design excellence
- Sustainability
- Ingenuity
- Client service
- Revit proficiency
- 3D software experience
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Communication skills
- Strategic leadership
- Presentation skills
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 15+ years of experience
Education Level
- CACB professional accredited degree in Architecture
- MBA or other business-related degree is a plus
About the Company
- At Corgan, we are passionate about great design and building each other up through camaraderie, collaboration, curiosity, and creativity.
- Corgan is a welcoming and supportive environment that provides significant career advantages, room to grow, freedom to explore, and the safety to fail.
- Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication.
- Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering.
- Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other.
- Corgan promotes a healthy work-life balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.
