Principal Director of Interiors, NY

AECOM is hiring a Principal Director of Interiors, NY for our NY Metro Buildings+Places practice.

Our NYC Interiors studio is actively seeking a dynamic for our Principal Director of Interiors, NY Buildings + Places business unit who will function as the practice leader to lead, inspire and build the Interiors practice in the NY Metro area market.  This role will be based out of AECOM's NYC office.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:Provide strategic vision and day-to-day administration of the Interiors groupResponsible for development and execution of goals, business plan and profitability, aligning efforts with regional and national business unit plans and goalsWork in partnership with Interiors Leadership (Design Director, Operations, Technical) to achieve business and practice goalsParticipate in the review of  fee proposals and workload projection for projectsWork with upper management to support brand messaging which is consistent and present with the client, the internal design studio, and the design communityMaintain action plan for all Interiors projects and conduct regular review sessions with appropriate personnelWork closely with project managers to identify budget and schedule constraints, support project profitabilityUnderstand and enforce conditions of client contracts, and understand scope of work and where appropriate seek additional servicesAbility to think strategically, implement change, enforce policy and resolve conflictBusiness Development:Lead the development and execution of the Interior’s marketing strategy at the local and regional business unit level collaborating with regional leadership and other market sectors leadersIdentify and pursue new business opportunities and grow current client relationships including early client positioningLeverage network of professional business contacts and build external and internal cross market/discipline networkLead pursuit strategy for RFQ/RFP responses including, project approach, scope of work development, fee preparation, and interview preparation and interview.Ensure positive client, consultant, contractor and jurisdictional satisfaction, grow our presence in the marketWork with marketing team in development of marketing material and proposal preparationLeadership/Staff Development:Serve as a mentor by coaching teams and individuals; grows and develops the group and individual membersResponsible for performance development, prepare and deliver staff evaluations, and determine workload allocationParticipate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff and build appropriate staff levelsEncourage staff exploration, innovation and design excellenceKeep abreast of new technology, materials, methods and developments in his/her specific fieldMaintain membership and activity in appropriate industry organizations and be an active member of the design communityAECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture.

With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions.