Regional Director / Office Leader - Architecture & Design

Lever, Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Malcomb is seeking a Regional Director to lead the Vaughan office, guiding multidisciplinary teams and driving growth. You’ll manage daily operations, client relationships, and budgets while fostering a collaborative culture.

With 15+ years in architecture/interior design and a licensed architect preferred, you’ll develop strategic plans, oversee proposals and contracts, and coordinate with firm leadership to grow the market.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in architecture and/or interior design.
• Proven leadership of a studio, team, or office.
• Experience in proposals and business development.
• Strong client relationship management experience.
• Licensed Architect preferred; degree in Architecture/Interior Design required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the Vaughan office and team.
• Ensure all proposals and contracts are in place and compliant.
• Manage organizational chart, project budgets, and monthly financials.
• Lead business development and networking to grow the office.
• Develop annual strategic plans and monitor diversification services.
• Utilize CRM to track BD activities and outcomes.
• Direct project pursuit strategies with marketing collaboration.
• Maintain communication with Ware Malcomb leadership firm-wide.
• Create a positive, team-oriented environment and hire new staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Licensed Architect

Architecture/Interior Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/

The Regional Director is a key member of the Ware Malcomb senior management team, responsible for leading the Vaughan office across all disciplines. You will be responsible for the growth, revenue, profitability, staff management and client relationships for the Nashville market. This includes nurturing a positive, team-oriented environment, ensuring financial goals and deadlines are being met, and driving growth through networking / business development.

Your Role

• Responsible for day-to-day management of work and team members for the office.
• Overall responsibility for having all proposals and contracts in place.
• Responsible for the group’s organizational chart, project budget reports, review of monthly project revenue projections & monthly financials and the preparation of monthly business reports.
• Consistently market and promote getting new work for Ware Malcomb to grow the office. Attend business development/networking functions.
• Prepare an annual Strategic Plan and Mind Map for your office.
• Show measurable attainment of Ware Malcomb Diversification Services.
• Utilize Ware Malcomb’s CRM system to track all Business Development activities.
• Leads strategy for project pursuits, collaborating with the marketing team.
• Communication, collaboration and positive relationship building with Ware Malcomb leadership company wide.
• Create and lead a positive, team orientated environment.
• Partner with internal Talent Acquisition team to hire new team members.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience within the field of Architecture and/or Interior Design
• Prior experience leading a team, studio or office
• Proposals and business development experience
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships market
• Licensed Architect strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
• Ability to lead and foster a positive team environment

This is a full-time, long-term position.

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.