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Architecture Director

Dallas, TX

A highly respected and growing architecture firm is seeking an experienced Architecture Director for its Dallas office due to continued growth and expansion. This is an exciting opportunity for an Architecture Director in Dallas to play a key leadership role in shaping the future of a collaborative and design-focused practice while mentoring teams and driving operational excellence.

This Architecture Director position offers the opportunity to work closely with firm leadership to help establish and implement strategic initiatives for the Architecture unit within a specific office. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, mentorship, organizational, and project management skills while helping support continued growth across multiple market sectors.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Leadership opportunity within a growing and highly respected architecture firm
• Collaborative culture focused on mentorship, innovation, and professional development
• Opportunity to influence standards, procedures, and long-term operational strategies
• Stable pipeline of impactful projects across multiple sectors
• Strong focus on employee growth and team development
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent work-life balance and supportive leadership environment
• Opportunity to help shape the future growth of the Dallas office

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor architectural staff through project execution and professional development
• Assist with complex project challenges, provide guidance on best practices, and deliver performance feedback to team members
• Oversee recruiting, resume review, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training of new architectural staff
• Manage project scheduling and staffing efficiently while collaborating with firm Principals and other Architecture Directors to ensure optimal resource utilization across all projects
• Forecast future workloads and staffing needs to support project demands and client expectations
• Assign qualified personnel to projects to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction
• Implement and oversee architectural standards, procedures, and quality initiatives across the office
• Collaborate with executive leadership, including the COO and Quality Assurance Director, to help innovate and improve the firm’s architectural practice
• Ensure project teams follow established documentation standards, quality processes, and operational procedures
• Identify opportunities for new processes and procedures while assembling task groups for research, development, and implementation initiatives
• Approve timesheets and expense reports while supporting day-to-day operational needs
• Ensure staff members have the resources, tools, and support needed to perform their responsibilities effectively
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on communication, accountability, mentorship, and excellence

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited university
• Registered Architect required
• LEED® AP preferred
• Minimum 7+ years of professional architecture experience on commercial projects
• Experience leading, managing, and mentoring multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, staffing coordination, and resource management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, leadership, and time management abilities
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and VantagePoint
• Experience within K-12, Higher Education, Commercial, or Automotive sectors preferred

What Makes You Successful

• Positive and collaborative leadership style
• Proactive problem-solving mindset
• Strong technical and analytical abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Creative thinker with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to mentor and motivate teams while maintaining high-quality standards

Compensation & Benefits

This Architecture Director opportunity in Dallas offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Profit-sharing opportunities
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities

If you are an Architecture Director seeking a long-term leadership opportunity in Dallas with a collaborative and growing firm, we would love to connect with you.