Architect - Business Development Lead

American Institute of Architecture Students; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MRB Group in Texas seeks a licensed Architect to lead business development, strengthen client relationships, and drive growth across offices. You will mentor the Texas Architecture Team and lend design and project management expertise to ensure high-quality outcomes and a culture of innovation in design.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, strategic outreach, and identifying new opportunities, with collaboration across multiple offices and disciplines to advance the firm’s market position

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Experience driving business development and client relations.
• Ability to mentor and develop design staff.
• Collaborative team player across multiple offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development initiatives across target markets.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new project opportunities.
• Represent the firm at industry events and client meetings.
• Shape market strategy and growth plans with leadership.
• Support proposal development, interviews, and presentations.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients for repeat business.
• Track market trends and competitor activity.
• Collaborate with design teams to communicate client needs.
• Provide mentorship to the Texas Architecture Team.
• Assist team with design solutions and quality assurance.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Strategic outreach

Mentorship

Education

Architect license

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
• Provide mentorship and staff development to the Texas Architecture Team
• Assist Texas Architecture Team members with design solutions and quality assurance on client projects