Architect - Business Development Lead

American Institute of Architecture Students; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MRB Group in Austin, TX is seeking a licensed Architect to lead business development efforts across target markets. You will build strategic relationships, qualify opportunities, and drive proposals and presentations with design insight to position the firm for long-term growth.

Collaboration across offices and disciplines is essential as you mentor staff and contribute design and project management expertise to ensure high-quality outcomes. Strong communication and leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with strong interpersonal engagement and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development initiatives across target markets, including outreach, networking, and strategic partnership cultivation.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new project opportunities aligned with the firm’s goals.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape market strategy and growth plans.
• Support proposal development, interviews, and presentations with compelling storytelling and design insight.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat business.
• Track market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
• Work closely with design teams to ensure client needs and project goals are clearly communicated.
• Assist Texas Architecture Team members with design solutions and quality assurance on client projects.
• Support and run projects as needed.

Job description

About Us

At MRB Group, we are a multidisciplinary firm known for delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service across a wide range of public and private sector projects. We specialize in architecture, engineering, and planning services, creating sustainable and transformative spaces that positively impact the communities we serve. We are currently seeking a talented and dynamic Architect to join our team to drive business development efforts.

Position Overview

This role is ideal for a Licensed Architect who is energized by relationship-building, strategic outreach, and identifying new opportunities. While you’ll understand the design process deeply, your primary purpose is to drive business development, strengthen client relationships, and position the firm for long-term success. Additionally, you’ll provide mentorship and support staff development of our growing team of architects and design professionals; lending design and project management expertise to bolster project quality and facilitate a culture of innovation and excellence in design.

The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented, collaborative professional, with strong interpersonal engagement and communications skills. The selected incumbent will work with teams across multiple offices and design disciplines, which requires a strong commitment to inclusion and clear communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development initiatives across target markets, including outreach, networking, and strategic partnership cultivation
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new project opportunities aligned with the firm’s goals
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings
• Collaborate with leadership to shape market strategy and growth plans
• Support proposal development, interviews, and presentations with compelling storytelling and design insight
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat business
• Track market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities
• Work closely with design teams to ensure client needs and project goals are clearly communicated
• Assist Texas Architecture Team members with design solutions and quality assurance on client projects
• Support and run projects as needed