Vice President, K-12 Practice Leader

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D) is seeking a Vice President, Public K-12 Practice Leader to build and grow our Public K-12 practice throughout Florida.

Named the #17 fastest-growing AEC firm in the U.S. and Canada by Zweig Group's Hot Firm Awards. B&D is entering an exciting period of growth, creating new opportunities for entrepreneurial leaders to shape industries, expand markets, and drive meaningful impact. This role combines business development, client leadership, thought leadership, and project delivery oversight. We are investing in the future of our Public K-12 practice and are seeking a recognized industry leader to help establish and strengthen our presence across Florida.

The Opportunity

At B&D, we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities, where people live, learn, work, and play. B&D partners with educational institutions, municipalities, and organizations to shape and deliver complex real estate and capital projects, providing strategic insight and end-to-end advisory services across the full project lifecycle.

B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and throughout the full project lifecycle, from early-stage strategy and planning through execution and beyond.

As Vice President, Public K-12 Practice Leader, you will serve as a key market leader responsible for building and growing B&D's Public K-12 presence throughout Florida. This is a highly visible leadership role focused on business development, market leadership, client engagement, thought leadership, and oversight of project delivery. Working closely with regional leadership, practice leaders, and project teams, you will identify opportunities, build executive-level relationships, strengthen our market position, and help shape the future of our Public K-12 practice throughout Florida.

This role requires candidates to reside in Florida. While the position is remote-based, regular travel throughout the state is expected. Candidates located near major metropolitan areas are preferred

How You'll Contribute

• Lead the strategic growth of B&D's Public K-12 practice across Florida.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with school district leaders, including superintendents, CFOs, facilities leaders, and board members.
• Develop and execute market growth strategies that increase B&D's visibility, influence, and market share throughout the state.
• Identify emerging trends, funding opportunities, enrollment shifts, capital planning needs, and other factors shaping Florida's K-12 market.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to current and prospective clients on facility planning, capital programs, development strategy, and implementation.
• Lead business development activities, including client engagement, opportunity identification, pursuit strategy, conference participation, presentations, and industry involvement.
• Partner with regional leadership to develop winning pursuit strategies, staffing plans, and client engagement approaches.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure successful delivery, strong client experiences, and long-term client retention.
• Represent B&D through thought leadership initiatives, conference presentations, publications, and industry engagement.
• Help identify hiring, resource, and capability-building opportunities that strengthen B&D's Public K-12 presence throughout Florida.
• Mentor and develop staff while helping build long-term Public K-12 expertise and capacity within the region.
• Support strategic initiatives that position B&D as a leader within Florida's educational facilities and capital planning marketplace.

How You'll Lead

• Serve as the market-facing leader responsible for growing B&D's Public K-12 presence throughout Florida.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase market visibility, client engagement, and project opportunities.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with school district leaders, facilities executives, and key industry stakeholders.
• Partner with regional leadership to strengthen B&D's capabilities and reputation within the Florida Public K-12 market.
• Balance business development, client leadership, and project delivery responsibilities.
• Mentor and develop staff while helping build long-term Public K-12 expertise and capacity within the region.
• Represent B&D through industry organizations, conferences, speaking engagements, and thought leadership activities.
• Lead with an entrepreneurial mindset, identifying opportunities to expand relationships, services, and market presence.
• Foster collaboration across offices, disciplines, and service lines to deliver client value and drive market growth.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, education, planning, engineering, business, real estate, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in planning, advisory services, owner's representation, program management, architecture, engineering, construction, or related industries.
• Significant experience serving Public K-12 clients within Florida.
• Established relationships and credibility among Florida school district leaders and decision-makers.
• Demonstrated success in developing business, growing client portfolios, and winning new work.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex client engagements.
• Strong understanding of Florida K-12 funding mechanisms, capital planning processes, bond programs, procurement methods, and facilities planning.
• Excellent presentation, communication, facilitation, and relationship-management skills.
• Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with day-to-day execution.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout Florida
• Valid driver's license required.

What Sets You Apart

• Recognized as a thought leader within the Florida Public K-12 market.
• Active involvement in organizations such as FASA, FEFPA, FSBA, or similar educational and facilities industry associations.
• Experience leading major capital improvement programs, district-wide facility assessments, educational planning initiatives, or large-scale development projects.
• Strong professional network across Florida school districts, educational organizations, and industry partners.
• Proven ability to build trust and credibility with executive-level stakeholders.
• Track record of building, developing, and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Experience working within consulting, owner's representation, advisory, program management, or professional services environments.
• Ability to identify emerging market opportunities and position organizations for long-term growth.

Why People Choose B&D

Help shape the educational environments where students learn, teachers teach, and communities thrive.

Play a leading role in advancing conversations around educational facilities, capital planning, and the future of K-12 environments.

Join a firm that values entrepreneurial thinking and provides opportunities to influence strategy, develop talent, and build lasting client relationships.

Work alongside passionate professionals who believe in curiosity, integrity, teamwork, and delivering exceptional results.