Associate Practice Director

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your role is focused on leading regional operations and business practices across multiple offices, supporting a multidisciplinary practice that includes at a minimum architecture, engineering, and interior disciplines. Reporting to Regional Practice Directors, you will work closely with Office Practice Leaders and Business Practice Directors (in offices where there are Business Practice Directors) to implement our firm's commercial, legal and process practices across the region. In this capacity, you will have primary responsibility for one of the "areas of focus" outlined below across the region. In this capacity, you will focus on regional alignment, resource optimization, process standardization, and staff development initiatives. Importantly, you will serve as a key ambassador of our brand, responsible for demonstrating how our Living-Centered Design ethos comes to life in our culture and in the way we partner with clients across the region.

AREAS OF FOCUS

Business Practices & Process Leadership

Ensure best practices of project management and process leadership, including work planning, contracting, risk management, fee development, and resource management—are understood and implemented consistently across the region. Work collaboratively with firm-wide Business Office and Legal Team to ensure commercial and risk issues are properly addressed. Provide assessments, evaluation, mentorship and other appropriate actions to staff to achieve success and improve outcomes. Champion the implementation of project delivery methods including Design Technology, Quality and Sustainability processes as well as engineering and interior design practice integration areas.

Regional Integration, Staff Development & Culture

Lead the enhancement of our firm's SFMO (Single-Firm, Multi-Office) operating model across the region in support of client needs. Collaborate with Regional Practice Directors, Office Practice Leaders, Business Practice Directors, Market Leaders, Design Leaders, Engineering Discipline Leaders, Technical Leaders, and Sustainability Leaders to champion high-performing, client-focused teams that capture and execute client opportunities. Assess, align, recruit and develop regional talent while building a diverse and inclusive team of professionals that support strategic goals across offices. Work with senior leaders to develop and implement focused mentoring programs for future leaders. Build enthusiasm for Living-Centered Design among teammates across the region and demonstrate how it applies to their work and business.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years' minimum experience with a proven track record of office management success in the design industry required
• Additional licensure, certifications and/or training relevant to this role is preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills with regional management experience
• Business acumen and proven ability to execute strategy across multiple locations
• Professional acumen and maturity demonstrated by the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully
• Regular travel across the region is required

The salary range for this position is $158,200 to $197,800 annually.   This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position and based on the geographic area. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.