Architectural Manager / Sr. Architectural Manager

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking an Architectural Manager/Sr. Architectural Manager in Phoenix, AZ. This critical leadership position involves generating work, leading marketing efforts, managing projects, and developing client relationships within diverse markets including municipal, higher education, and commercial. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in architectural design, be a registered architect in Arizona, and possess strong business development skills. Benefits include a hybrid work program, medical insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in architectural design and planning.
• Registered Architect in Arizona.
• Proven business development experience in the architectural industry.

Responsibilities

• Generate work and build long-term client relationships.
• Lead marketing efforts and manage regional business development pursuits.
• Collaborate with teams to achieve financial goals.

Skills

Business development skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited program

Master’s Degree in Architecture

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Leader to serve as the Architectural Manager/Sr. Architectural Manager in the posting location below. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced Architect to grow the Phoenix office with the backing of a successful company. This key leadership position will provide entrepreneurial drive to develop business opportunities along with technical leadership. Specific responsibilities include cultivating strong client relationships, leading marketing activities, building a local team, developing and mentoring staff, collaborating with other disciplines, establishing and maintaining budgets, and working in partnership with leadership throughout the company.

Posting Location for this role: Phoenix, AZ

What You'll Do

• Serve as a seller-doer, generating work, creating long‑term relationships and delivering long‑term value to clients.
• Play a key leadership role on projects throughout all project stages.
• Create, manage, and produce projects for municipal, higher education, and other institutional and commercial clients.
• Key contributions to further define and guide the strategic plan throughout the region.
• Manage regional business development pursuits, including strategic proposal development for the group and coordinating a core group of interior design and architecture professionals to achieve business development and financial goals.
• Leading and coordinating business development efforts, including market research, client relationships, developing leads and securing contracts.
• Developing and driving marketing plans, budgets and key performance indicators.
• Developing, reviewing and approving proposals, reports and contract documents.

What You’ll Need

• Multidisciplinary experience in any or all the following markets: Municipal, Higher Education, and Commercial.
• Demonstrated design insight and leadership on major projects.
• Experience with responding to Requests for Proposals, Expression of Interests, Statement of Qualifications.
• Strong business development skills, including significant experience building and maintaining productive relationships with a client base.
• An entrepreneurial orientation with a strong understanding of the business development challenges of a consulting services provider.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, coordination, leadership, team‑building and managerial skills.
• Knowledge of market assessment techniques, insights and contacts.
• Proven success in developing new clients and maintaining strong client relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, from a NAAB accredited program, required; Master’s, preferred.
• Registered Architect in Arizona, required; NCARB preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in architectural design and planning of facilities within core markets.
• Proven business development experience in the architectural industry.
• Demonstrated technical expertise, proven project management, supervisory and business development experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion: Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.