Studio Leader, K-12 Education (Architecture)

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Hybrid work model with four days in the office and flexibility to work from home on Fridays.

Company

hirify.global is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

What you will do

• Lead project execution across budget, schedule, scope, quality, and client expectations.
• Manage client relationships, facilitate meetings, and coordinate project personnel, vendors, consultants, and staff.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager on staffing, responsibilities, and performance feedback.
• Participate in contract negotiations, manage change requests, and approve project plan modifications.
• Support business development through RFP responses and client interviews.
• Oversee project invoicing and accounts receivable in alignment with project deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, interior design, or a related construction field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in the AEC industry, including at least 5 years in a client-facing role leading K-12 education projects.
• Strong business management, strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and customer service skills.
• Expertise in design techniques and tools for technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of building methods, materials, and systems for construction and renovation projects.
• Strong critical thinking, time management, communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills. Professional licensure is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned firm with interdisciplinary teams involved throughout project lifecycles.
• Culture centered on collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision-making, and technology.
• Commitment to environmental initiatives including the 2030 Challenge, ME2040, and SE2050.
• Hybrid flexibility with work-from-home availability on Fridays.