• Job Description

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  NBBJ is an award-winning design firm recognized as au00A0 TIME100 Most Influential Company, au00A0 Fast Company Most Innovative Architecture Firm u00A0and au00A0 two-time 2025 AIA National Honor Award u00A0recipient. These recognitions reflect our purpose-driven approach that, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration, creates healthy buildings, strong communities and a resilient environment. Thatu2019s where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitalsu00A0 around the globe, a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary. You can learn moreu00A0 about our firm, seeu00A0 what itu2019s like to work here u00A0and exploreu00A0 recent projects u00A0andu00A0 ideas u00A0atu00A0 NBBJ.com. Join us to make an impact today!u00A0

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  NBBJ is seeking a well-connected and entrepreneurial Civic Market Leader to drive the growth and impact of our Civic Practice, expanding our influence across the Pacific Northwest, California, and the broader West Coast region. This role can be based in our California studio, in our Los Angeles, San Francisco or San Diego offices.u00A0

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  This is a unique opportunity for a proven business development professional to leverage an extensive network of client and industry relationships to shape the future of civic architectureu2014delivering transformational design solutions for courthouses, city halls, administrative centers, legislative buildings, and border crossings/land ports of entry.u00A0

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  In this role, you will be responsible for building and strengthening client relationships, driving market growth, and identifying new opportunities, while also contributing to design and thought leadership. Collaborating with our Civic Practice Leadership teams, Marketing Department, and interdisciplinary teams, you will play a critical role in positioning NBBJ as a leader in civic architecture, sustainability, and design excellence.u00A0

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  This position requires a strategic and visionary leader who excels at developing and converting leads, navigating complexity, and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional projects that serve communities for generations to come.u00A0

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  In your new role you will:u00A0

  Business Development & Market Strategyu00A0

  • Lead the growth of NBBJu2019s Civic Practice by identifying new business opportunities, strengthening client and contractor relationships while expanding our regional and national impact.
  • Develop and execute market strategies to secure projects across the public sector, with a focus on courthouses (municipal, state, and federal), city halls, administrative centers, legislative buildings, and border crossings/land ports of entry.
  • Partner with public agencies, government officials, and institutional clients to understand their evolving needs and align NBBJu2019s expertise accordingly.
  • Cultivate and strengthen relationships with contractors, consultants, and development partners to support successful project execution, particularly in alternative delivery models such as Design-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), and Public-Private Partnerships (P3).
  • Lead the pursuit of high-profile civic projectsu2014collaborating with marketing and design teams to craft compelling proposals, presentations, and interview strategies.
  • Collaborate with firm-wide practice and marketing leaders, key design leaders, and design teams.
  • Monitor industry trends, public funding opportunities, and policy shifts that impact civic architecture and urban planning.u00A0

  Practice Growth & Thought Leadershipu00A0

  • Serve as a public-facing advocate for civic design, representing NBBJ at industry conferences, government forums, and leadership panels.
  • Mentor and develop the next generation of civic design leaders, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
  • Engage with regional, national, and international stakeholders to drive discussions on the future of civic infrastructure, urban governance, and security.
  • Collaborate with firm leadership to advance NBBJu2019s civic research initiatives, sustainability goals, and cross-disciplinary innovations.u00A0

  Project & Design Leadershipu00A0

  • Provide visionary leadership for civic projects, ensuring they reflect democratic values, operational efficiency, sustainability, and forward-thinking urban design.
  • Serve as a trusted client advisor, guiding decision-making on planning, funding strategies, and long-term facility needs.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute design solutions that balance functionality, security, accessibility, and aesthetics.
  • Advocate for design excellence, sustainability, and human-centered civic environments across all project phasesu2014from conceptual development to construction.
  • Actively contribute to NBBJu2019s design culture, integrating best practices in resiliency, equity, and innovation into our civic portfolio.u00A0

  What you will need to succeed:u00A0

  • Be a recognized leader with 15+ years of experience in civic design and public-sector architecture, with a proven track record in courthouses, city halls, legislative buildings, public safety facilities, and/or border crossings.
  • At least 8+ years of experience in business development with strong client relationships and experience securing major public-sector projects.
  • A visionary thinker who understands the intersection of design, public policy, and urban planning.
  • A trusted collaborator with strong relationships with contractors, developers, and industry partners to support successful project execution in the West Coast region and across the country.
  • An engaging communicator with a passion for public speaking, community engagement, and advocacy for civic architecture.
  • A collaborative team player who thrives in complex environments, balancing multiple stakeholders and priorities.
  • Expertise in alternative project delivery models, including Design-Build (DB) and Progressive Design-Build (PDB); DBIA certification is preferred.
  • Licensure or equivalent professional certification.u202F
  • LEED AP certification is a plus or required within 18 months of hire.
  • Regular travel required on an as-needed basis. u202Fu00A0

  The annual base pay range for this role is anticipated to be between $150,000 and $180,000. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.u00A0

  This role requires the individual to be based in the United States.u00A0

• About the company

  NBBJ provides services in architecture, interiors, planning and urban design, branding, consulting, landscape design, and lighting.

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