Divisional Director, New York

Who are we?

We’re an international environmental design consultancy creating high-performance, sustainable, award-winning buildings that give back to the wider environment, don’t waste resources, and make people feel good. Atelier Ten’s projects range from offices and labs to multifamily residential to large scale masterplans. Atelier Ten is a member company of Surbana Jurong (“SJ”), a global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm based in more than 120 offices across 40 countries.

What is this role on a high level?

We are seeking a leader to join our New York office as a Divisional Director — a client champion, team builder, and technical innovator. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping Atelier Ten’s presence in the U.S. market, driving sustainable, high-performance design outcomes, and mentoring the next generation of environmental talent. You’ll be responsible for bringing in new work and clients, building trusted relationships, and leading pursuits that align with our mission. Beyond business development, you’ll guide projects from concept to completion, ensure technical excellence, and contribute to the strategic management of the office. This is a role for someone who thrives on making things happen—winning work, inspiring teams, and influencing the future of sustainable design.

What your day-to-day looks like

Days at Atelier Ten are constantly changing and we promise to keep you engaged, challenged, and never bored. Here are some regular tasks you will bounce between:

• Drive business development efforts by identifying opportunities, leading pursuits, and applying work winning strategies to bring in new projects and clients
• Build strong client relationships as a trusted advisor, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term partnerships
• Serve as director-in-charge on projects, guiding technical direction, profitably managing scope and fees, resolving issues, and ensuring top quality deliverables
• Collaborate with other directors on office management, staffing, financial planning, and business strategy to ensure the financial success of the New York office
• Mentor, train, and develop staff by identifying skill gaps, formulating training goals, and implementing professional development plans
• Supervise technical and non-technical staff, ensuring alignment with project and office goals
• Provide leadership, inspiration, and guidance to project managers and staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence
• Represent Atelier Ten and contribute to thought leadership by speaking at industry events, publishing articles, and participating in professional forums to elevate our profile in the design community
• Support the growth of our practices and service offerings by contributing technical expertise, developing materials, guiding staff within practice areas, and sharing knowledge across our local offices and international network
• Engage in recruiting and retention activities by helping bring new talent into the firm, supporting performance management, and fostering an environment where current staff feel valued and motivated

What we are looking for

Hopefully you’re interested and excited about what your days at Atelier Ten will look like. We do have a few items on our wish list for you to become the next great “ATenner”. We’re looking for someone who is entrepreneurial, passionate about sustainable design, and has a knack for bringing in business. If you’re the kind of person people genuinely enjoy working with—someone who brings positive energy and builds trust—that’s even better! And if we’re not pushing our luck with asks, you ideally will be a self-starter and possess:

• 15+ years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, environmental design, or a related field, with at least 7 years in a leadership and client-facing role
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, building science, or a related discipline
• Advanced credentials (e.g., PE, LEED AP, WELL AP) are a plus
• Proven experience in client engagement, business development, and project leadership within architecture, engineering, or environmental design
• Deep technical knowledge in sustainability and building systems, with a track record of delivering high-performance solutions
• Excellent communication skills ranging from presenting to clients, speaking at events, and writing proposals
• A strong industry presence, demonstrated through connections within the design and construction community and thought leadership via speaking, publishing, or teaching
• Ability to maintain a regular leadership presence in the New York office
• Willingness to travel to support client work, business development initiatives, and participation in industry events

What to expect from us?

• Competitive salary
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Emphasis on work life balance
• 401k matching program
• Highly engaged coworkers with a shared hunger for knowledge
• Mutual respect and support from colleagues and leadership
• Paid parental leave
• Paid Life and Disability insurance
• Paid volunteer time
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Annual professional development funds
• Freedom to contribute ideas and make a personal difference that is not always possible in a large corporate environment
• Really good high-fives

Atelier Ten US seeks to compensate staff based on a variety of factors related to the role and the candidate. These factors include (but not limited to) the responsibilities, requirements, and location of the position, as well as the candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. We also consider internal equity, market data, and growth potential. The good faith estimate of the base compensation offered for this role is between $150,000 and $200,000 depending on the level of experience the candidate brings to this role. This range does not include the value of Atelier Ten’s many benefit offerings.

How to apply

Sadly, we no longer accept phone calls, award winning films, or interpretive dances as applications. But we will take the following:

• A resume, and a cover letter (which includes a little about yourself such as hobbies, last great vacation, recent reads, etc.) along with your general application.

Kindly submit your application here.

Please visit our www.atelierten.com for additional firm information.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support—such as receiving the application form in an alternative format—please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team.

Your experience throughout the application process is important to us. We welcome feedback on how we can improve and are happy to provide any further information you may need to help you make an informed decision about joining us.

If there’s anything more we can do to support you, please let us know, we’re here to help.

Agency

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Atelier Ten personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Atelier Ten and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Atelier Ten, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.