Pfluger Architects

Designer

• The Interior Designer is responsible for ensuring that the interior design of a project enhances the concept and story of the project through spatial quality and materiality.
• He/she will work collaboratively with the Project Designer as well as other members of the project team in leading the development of interior design and selection of furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• This individual often takes on a leadership role within his/her projects and managing project teams.

Interior Designer

Architect

• Lead the internal team and coordinate outside consultants.
• Ensure that drawings meet the code requirements of the building site’s jurisdiction.
• Support Project Managers throughout construction phase tasks, such as reviewing submittals and attending construction meetings.
• Actively cultivate and support strong client relationships.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure alignment with design intent and quality standards.
• Lead internal coordination of technical staff as well as consultants, engineers, and contractors.

Project Architect

• The Project Architect is responsible for the architectural aspects of the development of the design through the production of construction documents and specifications.
• He/she will lead the internal team, including technical staff, and coordinating outside consultants.
• This individual will be tasked with making sure that drawings meet the code requirements of the building site’s jurisdiction.
• The Project Architect supports the Project Managers throughout construction phase tasks, such as reviewing submittals, answering contractor’s questions about the construction documents, and attending construction meetings with the owner and contractor.
• This person is regularly challenging the status quo and embracing the discovery mindset.
• This individual often takes on a leadership role within his/her projects and managing project teams.

Director

• Embody Pfluger’s core values. Consistently demonstrate the principles of *Do What’s Right*, *Build Synergy*, *Make a Difference*, and *Never Settle* in all professional activities.
• Actively contribute to the Leadership Team by shaping the firm’s higher education strategy and collaborating on firm-wide goals and initiatives.
• Represent Pfluger’s higher education expertise internally and externally with clarity, purpose, and consistency.
• Partner with Regional Higher Education Practice Leaders and Managing Principals to create a unified approach to design, client engagement, and growth.
• Develop and implement a statewide higher education growth strategy in alignment with firm-wide business goals.
• Set and oversee people, product, and process goals for the higher education practice, ensuring alignment with firmwide objectives.
• Provide ultimate oversight of the firm’s higher education work, ensuring alignment with Pfluger’s core values and the *Pfluger Proven Process*.
• Provide higher education project guidance across Pfluger’s studios. Serve as a trusted resource to Managing Principals and collaborate with Senior Project Managers to support higher education pursuits and projects.
• Champion design and delivery excellence across all higher education projects.
• Maintain expert knowledge of higher education design trends, regulations, and delivery methods to support firm-wide consistency and quality.
• Lead strategic engagements with higher education institutions and serve as a trusted advisor to campus leadership.
• Serve as a primary point of contact on key pursuits and projects, reinforcing client trust and satisfaction at the highest level.
• Partner with studios to ensure appropriate talent, resources, and design expertise are available across projects.
• Promote firm-wide collaboration and knowledge sharing. Support ideation and solution development across the firm.
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships through direct engagement. Ensure client satisfaction and trust is maintained throughout all stages of a project.
• Lead strategic pursuits and provide direction on new client relationships and business development opportunities.
• Oversee the development of proposals, interview strategies, consultant selections, and contract negotiations.
• Maintain oversight of the firm’s higher education pipeline, tracking win/loss data and market positioning using Vantagepoint.
• Analyze practice trends and performance data to inform decision-making and ensure long-term growth and sustainability.
• Represent Pfluger at higher education conferences and industry events. Present regularly at conferences and support publication efforts to elevate the firm’s thought leadership.
• Directly supervise and manager higher education staff per Pfluger People Leader expectations.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to support firm-wide higher education resource planning, hiring needs, and performance management.
• Mentor and support junior staff, providing guidance and fostering a culture of collaboration and professional development.

Higher Education Practice Director

Controller

• The Controller is responsible for overseeing the firm’s accounting and financial reporting while providing insights to firmwide budget owners.
• This individual ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, manages the day-to-day accounting functions, and develops strong internal controls.
• This individual is a proactive leader that brings experience in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry and a strong accounting and financial reporting background to model a business partnering culture for the organization.
• The Controller leverages an analytical mindset with the ability to drive efficiency and innovation in financial workflows to ensure the firm’s accounting processes scale with growth.
• In addition to maintaining the financial health of the firm and ensuring compliance, the Controller mentors and empowers the accounting team, cultivating a high-performing, forward-thinking business unit that fuels the firm’s long-term success.

• Serve as the Client Executive for assigned clients, acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact throughout all phases of engagement.
• Build and sustain long-term client relationships rooted in trust, transparency, and exceptional service.
• Prioritize client satisfaction, responsiveness, and continuous improvement in every aspect of service, design, and project delivery.
• Foster firmwide collaboration to ensure projects benefit from the full depth of Pfluger’s expertise and resources.
• Oversee financial performance at the client level, including invoicing accuracy, project profitability, and resource alignment to deliver efficient, high-quality outcomes.
• Champion a culture of learning, design excellence, and innovation.
• Measure and evaluate success through client satisfaction surveys, repeat work, and share of bond program opportunities.
• Partner with the discipline leads/directors to identify staff resources required to secure work.
• Oversee project-level activities of the project management staff.
• Lead assigned business development initiatives, including prospect prioritization, client acquisition, and identification of growth opportunities within target markets.
• Maintain and strengthen strategic client relationships, overseeing proposals, contracts, and negotiations to ensure mutual success and alignment with firm objectives.
• Conduct client interviews, strategic planning sessions, and visioning discussions, leading and facilitating solution-based conversations that align client goals with Pfluger’s expertise.

Interior Designer

Project Architect

Project Architect

Higher Education Practice Director

Controller

Managing Director