Architecture Lead: Grow Practice & Deliver Impact

Burgess & Niple; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple is seeking an Architecture Lead to serve as the primary client leader for B&N Architecture in the Virginia region, driving relationships, business development, and project delivery with a focus on design excellence. You will mentor staff and oversee budgets, schedules, and risks to ensure outstanding client experiences.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in architecture (NAAB) with 15+ years of experience, be a licensed Architect or eligible for NCARB, and bring an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an NAAB-accredited program required; Master of Architecture from an NAAC-accredited program preferred.
• Registered Architect in the state of employment, or eligibility for reciprocal licensure through NCARB certification.
• 15+ years of professional experience.
• Proven track record building and maintaining client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills with keen attention to detail.
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others.

Responsibilities

• Combine technical architectural expertise with business development acumen to grow our practice while delivering exceptional projects that exceed client expectations.
• Foster new client relationships from initial contact through project completion.
• Extend and help maintain existing established and successful relationships.
• Drive business development, including marketing initiatives, proposals, and presentations (with support from our Marketing and Communications team).
• Mentor and manage staff, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Actively participate in project delivery to ensure outstanding client experiences.
• Oversee project performance, budgets, schedules, and risk management.

Skills

Client relationship building

Business development

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Architectural design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Master of Architecture

Job description

Burgess & Niple is seeking an Architecture Lead to serve as the primary client leader for B&N Architecture in the Virginia region, driving relationships, business development, and project delivery with a focus on design excellence. You will mentor staff and oversee budgets, schedules, and risks to ensure outstanding client experiences.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in architecture (NAAB) with 15+ years of experience, be a licensed Architect or eligible for NCARB, and bring an