Vice President, Public Buildings

Public sector decision-makers look to NORR’s experienced team to navigate the full project cycle from planning to design to execution. Our extensive work in public buildings and justice architecture ranges from government campuses and embassies to cultural buildings and museums; and the design of judicial buildings across all levels of government including courthouses, police facilities and detention and correctional centers.

Learn more about our Public Buildings and Justice Portfolio.

We are seeking a strategic and highly collaborative executive as Vice President, Business Development to lead our Public Buildings sector. In this role, you will have overall responsibility for the growth, management, and profitability of multiple studios across North America.

As Vice President, you will have overall accountability to drive business growth, cultivate existing client relationships and provide strategic guidance to multi-market sector Principals. Additionally, you will play a key role in shaping the annual Long-Range Plan and provide input to Marketing, Operating and Project Plans.  Mentorship is vital to build high-performing teams. You will inspire and guide employees, oversee project success, conduct staff evaluations, and champion career development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts a single point of contact on large marketing efforts; leads significant proposal submission, presentations, contract negotiations and other business development activities
• Participates in the evaluation of all project opportunities
• Ensures all project opportunities support the growth and profitability of the market sectors and the organization
• Set realistic and attainable goals for business development; monitors progress on a regular basis
• Guides and supports multi-market sector Principals in enhancing and strengthening their business development activities
• Integrates marketing and development efforts across multiple business units
• Assume a liaison role with other groups to align standards, capabilities and strategic direction
• Performs continual reviews and makes recommendations on business procedures and methods of practices
• Monitors the competitive landscape to ensure in-depth knowledge of factors affecting the marketplace and develops action plans to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate the impact of risk on the business 

Required Skills

• Education: B.Arch or M.Arch 
• Knowledge: Architectural design and presentation; M&E and structural building systems, permit and building codes
• Membership with a relevant professional association is an asset
• Prior Experience in strategic development, business development, project management and client management is required
• Possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility and resourcefulness

 Required Experience

• 20+ years’ experience