Brief Description
Job Description
Role: Studio Director
Classifica??on: Exempt Salaried
Reports to: VP of Preconstruc??on
Summary
The Bobbi?? Group is a 100% Employee-Owned commercial and industrial general contractor building in the
Carolinas. With a rich history spanning 80 years, we have a strong reputa??on for quality, commitment, and
integrity.
Building on that founda??on, we have a unique opportunity for a strategic, leading-edge thinker and leader to
maintain our exponen??al trajectory of growth. We are seeking someone who can help develop our Employee-
Owners to communicate effec??vely with each other and our clients, leveraging the following core principles:
- DELIVER posi??ve energy, performance, and forge alignment among all stakeholders.
- STRENGTHEN our commitment to innova??on and technology through tools that bring efficiency to
construc??on.
- EXTEND our brand and reinforce the Bobbi?? legacy across our communi??es.
- IMPRESS by going above and beyond (even when nobody is watching).
- WOW employees and customers with unique experiences and special memories.
- SIMPLIFY our processes and procedures, ensuring consistency in all that we do.
- WELCOME different pa??erns of thought, background, and diversity within the company.
The ideal candidate will create differen??ators in the marketplace, have a fire in their belly to drive Bobbi??
forward, and exhibit humility and thankfulness in all that they do. Everything ma??ers!
Roles & Responsibili??es:
- Lead the overall health and performance of the A&E Studio, including workload, capacity, quality, and
delivery, while championing design excellence across all projects and teams
- Manage and develop a team of architectural and interiors professionals, providing mentorship,
accountability, and growth opportuni??es; inspire and mo??vate staff to pursue the highest standards of
design excellence
- Drive opera??onal excellence through forecas??ng, u??liza??on tracking, and performance metrics
- Ensure design deliverables meet quality standards and align with construc??on execu??on; guide design
concepts from ini??al pursuit through successful project comple??on across mul??ple projects
- Iden??fy and solve challenges across projects, people, and processes
- Establish and reinforce clear expecta??ons and accountability across the team
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between design and construc??on teams
- Contribute to the Studio’s financial performance, ensuring it operates as a profitable business unit
- Develop and foster a studio culture that supports design excellence, staff crea??vity, and con??nuous
improvement, crea??ng an environment where Employee-Owners are empowered to do their best work
- Ac??vely par??cipate in local, na??onal, or professional design and construc??on organiza??ons to reinforce
Bobbi??’s reputa??on and extend our brand in the market
Required Knowledge, Experience & Competencies
- Educa??on background in Architecture or Interior Architecture
- Minimum of 10 years of related architecture/interiors experience with demonstrated progression into
leadership
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing architectural and interiors teams
- Strong understanding of design and construc??on processes
- Experience with opera??onal management including forecas??ng, u??liza??on, and delivery tracking
- Business acumen with an understanding of profitability and performance metrics
- Strong communica??on skills with the ability to deliver clear, direct feedback; professional presence and
the ability to lead client presenta??ons and build trusted rela??onships
- A genuine a??tude and commitment to being an ac??ve par??cipant in our 100% employee-owned culture.
This is a must.
Preferred Knowledge
- Licensed Architect (RA) in good standing
- Experience in a design-build or contractor-integrated environment
- Proven ability to develop team members into senior contributors or leaders
- Familiarity with design-build delivery methods and project structures
- Experience with department budgets, P&L, or opera??onal repor??ng
Work format: This is a flexible posi??on with remote work allowed as needed (approx. 1-2 days per week). Team
collabora??on and presence at in-person mee??ngs are cri??cal.
Travel Requirements
- Occasional travel to mee??ngs or events within 150-mile radius of office
- Occasional travel to various loca??ons requiring an overnight stay.
Physical Requirements
- Requires li??ing and moving objects up to 40 lbs.
- Requires periods of walking and standing
This job descrip??on covers the principal du??es/responsibili??es of the role. It should not be construed as a
complete lis??ng of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar du??es which may be required from day to day.
For this role, Bobbi?? offers an a??rac??ve total compensa??on package including excellent benefits:
- Compe????ve salary and bonus opportunity
- Provided laptop computer, and cell phone allowance
- Flexible paid ??me off and holidays
- Wellness program and mental health resources
- Health PPO, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Flexible Dependent Care Accounts
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan—Bobbi?? is 100% Employee Owned
The Bobbi?? Group is a 100% Employee-Owned commercial and industrial general contractor building in the
Carolinas. With a rich history spanning 80 years, we have a strong reputa??on for quality, commitment, and
integrity.
Bobbi?? is commi??ed to crea??ng an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to provide fair and equal
employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orienta??on, gender iden??ty, na??onal origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited
under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use
or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommoda??on to express interest in a specific opening. You
can request reasonable accommoda??on by calling (919) 800-4622 or sending an email to careers@bobbi??.com.
Bobbi?? provides reasonable accommoda??ons to qualified individuals with a disability to enable them to effec??vely
par??cipate in the applica??on process, as required by law.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the US. We par??cipate in E-Verify. Informa??on from all employees’
Form I-9 is used to confirm work authoriza??on.
