Client Leader, Industrial Sector
Company: MG2
Location: Irvine
Posted on: May 17, 2023
Job Description:
MG2 is seeking a talented Client Leader to join our Irvine
office in our Client Programs Market!At MG2, we value our employees
with great benefits and worthwhile programs. We are proud of the
many initiatives at MG2 such as our focus on , our passion for and
our . We promote MG2 culture firmwide and within each of our
offices through bi-weekly all-office meals, monthly recognition,
happy hours, summer events, and an end of year Holiday Party to
celebrate our accomplishments. People make the place at MG2 - Join
our growing firm today! Role Introduction -As our Client Lead, -you
will have daily direct client contact and will be expected to lead
the building program through project execution for light industrial
projects. You will be working in our where you will have the unique
opportunity to work on global and national building programs with a
focus on project and client leadership through all phases of design
and delivery. Every day you will act as the project leader, serve
as the client single point-of-contact, and collaborate directly
with the consultant team. Our Industrial Sector portfolio includes
logistics, manufacturing, aviation, data centers, and food
processing. To thrive you must have a strong competency in
governing codes and regulations, and an aptitude for delivery and
construction.What your day will look like:
- Leads and manages both the client and project teams through the
overall project development process from project conception phase
through the design phases (PD,SD,DD), development of construction
documents and continues to actively collaborate with the delivery
project manager from construction documents through construction
administration, reporting to the client the project status
throughout the life of the project.
- Oversees all phases of the design process, taking a primary
role from design development through construction
administration
- Leads the architectural building design process. Engages the
design team, communicates the AHJ and client design expectations
and assures the quality of the deliverables to the client.
- Handles Quality Control of project documents. Is responsible
for the deliverables to the client or AHJ.
- Participates in construction costing, scheduling, and phasing
with our internal Cost Management team, the general contractor and
the client's real estate and construction departments.
- Oversees development of construction documents and contract
administration.
- Coordinates and oversees work of consultants.
- Directly negotiates with the client any scope change and
additional services as required.
- Is responsible for the project financials including invoice
review and tracks progress in collections and communicates with
client as necessary to collect any aging invoices.
- Leads client & consultant communication and can speak with
confidence and knowledge about the drawings and deliverables.
- Focuses on team ownership and accountability of projects as
well as team dynamics so as to grow communication proficiency with
leadership team, client, and project team.
- Ensures projects begin with a project plan, overall schedule
and budget work plan in place.
- Ensures clear milestones are established, communicated
regularly with the client through weekly project status updates and
results are achieved by the project team. -
- Actively engages in mentoring and apprenticeship opportunities
and encourages the development of the junior staff. Always working
to share their expertise and explain the 'why' to colleagues.
- Travel (1-2-day trips) will be required for attendance at site
meetings and presentations to various state and local
jurisdictions.
- Maintains consistent rigor around client and team
communications. Holds regular meetings with the client and project
teams to assure clarity of scope, that the schedule is being met
and the deliverables are of a high quality.We're looking for
someone who:
- Bachelor or Master's Degree of Architecture preferred
- Architectural licensure preferred
- 8+ years of architectural & project design management
- Demonstrated expertise in the industrial sector, with a focus
on manufacturing or food processing, preferred.
- Ability to travel, typically(1-2 day trips) will be required
for attendance at site meetings and presentations to various state
& local jurisdictions
- Proven ability and confidence in being client facing and
leading the project team including outside consultants and
partners
- A persistent problem-solver with a value-added practice
approach
- Ability to serve as a positive influencer who inspires and
motivates the team
- Entrepreneurial, outgoing personality, confident, a people
person with compelling management & design acumen
- Portfolio of recent built work and projects
- Guiding projects through the jurisdictional architectural
design approvals process including jurisdictional hearings and
community meetings. -
- Effective people, interpersonal and conflict management skills.
Comfortable speaking in front of both small and large groups of
people about the project.
- A well-rounded fundamental comprehension of architectural
building design, retail interior space planning, engineering,
construction & sustainability practices.
- Ability to research codes, ordinances and other jurisdictional
requirements for a property and apply them to the design of a
project.
- Ability to manage project priorities, risks and to identify
issues and proactively facilitate solutions to resolve them.
- Ability to manage project scope, service fee agreements,
schedule and communicate that to the project team.
- Must be a driven and results-oriented professional that is
comfortable in a decision-making role
- Exhibits -MG2 Practice Values of Integrated Approach, Design
Excellence, Social Responsibility, Leadership, and Results.MG2
Benefits & SalaryMG2 offers competitive benefits that support our
employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for
company benefits including but not limited to:
- Employer provided -employee healthcare -plan -and reduced cost
premium plans, life insurance, and short and long-term disability
coverage
- Paid Time Off, 9 paid Holidays, and an additional Floating
Holiday
- Employer sponsored Family Planning Program and employer Paid
Parental Leave
- Learning & Career Development opportunities
- Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
- Participation in a 401K program including eligible company
match percentage, after waiting period---and many other additional
voluntary benefits!National Salary Ranges: -
- Senior Associate 1 (Minimum 15 -years of Architecture
experience, domestic experience preferred): $97,700 - $158,800 -
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- Associate Principal -(Minimum 15 years of Architecture
experience, domestic experience preferred): $135,000 - $179,500 -
-If position is eligible for remote status, ranges may be adjusted.
-Acknowledging the time employees typically spend in the role,
compensation is dependent on applicable years of experience and
skillset.About MG2Continually recognized as one of the "Best 100
Companies to Work For" by Business Magazine, MG2 has been
delivering award-winning projects for over 50 years. We partner
with some of the world's most recognizable companies and brands to
bring exceptional design solutions to life through full
architectural, strategic planning, interior design, brand strategy,
and program consulting services. At MG2 our greatest strength lies
in our people, our partnerships, and our commitment to helping them
succeed. We seek world-class talent to deliver integrated, tailored
solutions that advance our clients' enterprise and provide our
staff with outstanding career growth experiences that elevate these
opportunities.MG2 whole-heartedly embraces diversity, actively seek
out Diverse talent that enrichens our work and our culture. Our
differences, unique perspectives, and elevation of every voice and
idea not only makes us stronger but are absolutely essential to
designing and building truly inclusive and equitable experiences
and spaces for everyone.Powered by JazzHR
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