Full-Time

Client Executive

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PBK

PBK

501-1,000 employees

Government & Public Sector
Design
Education

Senior

Houston, TX, USA + 2 more

More locations: The Woodlands, TX, USA | Fulshear, TX, USA

Category
Architectural Design
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Requirements
  • Must be a Registered Architect in the State.
  • Must have a minimum of 15 years of experience in the architectural profession with no less than 10 years of experience managing project teams and processes.
  • Must have prior K12 and/or Higher Education experience to be considered.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee all client relations for a particular Client or multiple Clients, including project team performance and overall client satisfaction.
  • Supervise and Manage project teams to produce quality sets of documents that comply with the deliverable requirements for all phases of the project.
  • Ensure that the project conforms to contractual agreement with client, meeting all set budgets, goals, and work assignments for their project team that clearly defines project expectations.
  • Ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, consultants, and vendors (always being respectful).
  • Organize and direct the architectural and/or engineering teams to execute the work in an orderly, timely, and coordinated manner.
  • Willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions.
  • Directs, organizes and mentors junior staff with responsibility oversight of their assignments.
  • Responsible for maintaining positive client relationships throughout project. Keeps client apprised of project progress on regular basis. Initiates and maintains contact with other key project individuals for clarification, coordination and negotiation of critical issues.
  • Provides leadership, resources and technical advice for the generation of construction documents including detailing and finish application, ensuring adherence to design intent and carry through.
  • Supervision and delegation of work.
  • Responsible for overseeing the design and completion of architectural projects.
  • Occasional travel required.
  • The ability to establish and develop relationships with potential clients is essential.
  • Work closely with the firm’s Marketing & Business Development departments to develop new opportunities and build relationships.
  • Promote a support structure to further develop the abilities of the staff.
  • Responsible for staffing projections and overseeing the recruitment of new staff.
  • Executive Meetings
  • Board Meetings
  • Major Presentations
  • Introduction & Important Issues Meetings
  • Management & Staffing Meetings
  • New Hire Interviews
  • Client Maintenance
  • Business Development
  • Conferences/Seminars
  • High Level QAQC
  • Continuous 5-min Meetings with Production Director & Project Managers.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1981

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PBK's expansion into new regions like Sugar Hill, Georgia, and California indicates strong growth potential and increased market presence.
  • The merger with McGranahan Architects enhances PBK's capabilities and reach, potentially leading to more diverse project opportunities.
  • Winning awards like 'Project of the Year' showcases PBK's excellence in design and can attract top-tier clients and talent.

What critics are saying

  • The architectural industry is highly competitive, and PBK must continuously innovate to maintain its leadership position.
  • Rapid expansion and mergers, such as with McGranahan Architects, may pose integration challenges and strain resources.

What makes PBK unique

  • PBK's focus on architectural planning and design for education, healthcare, and sports sectors sets it apart from firms with a broader or different focus.
  • The firm's reputation for exceeding client expectations and its unconventional level of responsiveness distinguish it in the competitive architecture industry.
  • PBK's strategic leadership appointments, such as the Chief Strategy & Growth Officer and Chief Creative Officer, highlight its commitment to innovation and growth.

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