Job Description

Job Title: Studio Director (MEP)

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

CornerStone Professional Placement has partnered with a dynamic and fast-paced Architectural Firm that is seeking a Studio Director (MEP) to lead their high-volume studio focused on quick serve restaurants, retail and some commercial development projects. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving project delivery, team development, and studio growth. The ideal candidate is a servant leader with strong organizational and communication skills, who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and brings a solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the overall success and development of the studio team
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and projects under studio oversight
• Collaborate with SPMs, PMs, and PCs to align resource allocation and project planning
• Oversee project execution from kickoff through permitting, typically within a 6-week turnaround
• Ensure team compliance with company standards, quality, and timelines across 40–50 concurrent projects
• Train and mentor team members on client programs and internal processes
• Review and approve construction drawings and documentation
• Participate in business development, marketing strategies, and client relationship management
• Coordinate staffing assignments and performance evaluations with ownership
• Contribute to proposal writing, fee development, and budget setting
• Monitor deadlines, budgets, and quality across all projects
• Ensure effective communication, timely meeting documentation, and task delegation
• Lead by example through transparency, accountability, and collaboration

Requirements:

• 5–10 years of experience in the architecture or design industry, preferably with high-volume projects
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams and driving studio success
• Licensed Architect strongly preferred
• Expertise in AutoCAD required; Photoshop for 2D color elevations is a plus
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and permitting processes
• Experience in working with Quick Serve Restaurants, local developers, or shopping centers is a plus
• Comfortable with fast turnaround timelines and a high-volume workload
• Detail-oriented, flexible, and highly organized
• Servant leader mindset with excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Compensation and Benefits:

• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Schedule: Full-time, On-site; ½ day Fridays
• Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
• Salary: 85-120K or more based on experience, plus bonus
• Benefits Include:
• 100% paid employee premiums for base medical plan (option to apply credit toward premium for higher-tier plans)
• 100% covered dental and vision for employee
• 15 days PTO (combined PTO/Sick)
• 401(k) with 100% company match on first 3.5% contribution (2-year cliff vesting)
• Bi-monthly team outings and strong team culture

If you are an experienced Studio Director professional with a proven track record of leadership and expertise, we invite you to apply today and take the next step in your career with a company committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Send your resume to Allison Harrison at allisonh@cornerstonestaffing.com and call 817-635-0500 ext. 162 for immediate consideration.

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