Architecture Manager

Pond & Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pond & Company invites an Architecture Manager to lead our Jacksonville, FL practice within a growing multi-disciplinary A/E firm. The role reports to the Vice President of Architecture and requires 15+ years of leadership in architectural design, with licensure and NCARB preferred.

You will drive staffing, project delivery, and QA processes, while mentoring teams and aligning resources across offices to meet business goals. This is a key role shaping Pond’s future growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership experience in an architectural design firm with people and project management.
• Architectural licensure is required; NCARB certification preferred.
• Ability to grow the practice and lead teams across multiple offices.
• Strong collaboration with VP and marketing to pursue projects.
• Experience delivering architectural projects and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Vice President on strategic direction of the group.
• Align resources across offices to meet growth goals and client needs.
• Recruiting and hiring for all offices.
• Schedule resources for all programs.
• Process improvement for intake of architecture design work.
• Employee development and mentoring.
• Oversee QA program and brand Pond as a technical expert.
• Lead day-to-day operations and financial metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Architecture

Project Management

Recruiting

Resource Planning

Education

B. Arch / M. Arch

Architectural Licensure

Job description

Ready to turn your ambition into achievement? Join Pond & Company and be part of the team that’s redefining the future of Architectural, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, and Environmental projects!

About The Position

We are seeking an Architecture Manager to support our growing architectural team and business unit. The position will report out of our Jacksonville, FL office and work closely with our Vice President of Architecture. The ideal candidate possesses 15+ years’ progressive leadership experience in an architectural design firm, with a drive to provide leadership to a diverse architectural and interior design team. The candidate will work closely with the Vice President of architecture to set goals and strategy around employee development and recruiting, and lead the operational aspects of the practice. The appropriately qualified candidate will be able to demonstrate previous success in the delivery of architectural projects, proven leadership skills and a strong work ethic. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of our growing architectural practice in a multi‑disciplinary A/E firm, and to have a direct impact on our growth as a company.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Vice President on overall strategic direction of the group
• Align resources in our multiple offices to meet existing and future growth, goals and objectives across our service industries (including federal, municipal, industrial and commercial clientele)
• Recruiting and hiring for all offices
• Scheduling resources for all programs
• Process improvement for intake of architecture design work from the different programs.
• Employee development
• Some project management based on project type and group needs
• Effective people management and leadership skills

Marketing/Project Pursuits

• Support pursuits in concert with other Pond Leadership and our Marketing team

Operational

• Responsible for day‑to‑day operations and overall resource management and financial metrics
• Responsible for working with Project Managers and Design Team for day to day decisions on resource allocation, staffing, and project budgets
• Responsible for assessment of resources and effectiveness to meet current and future needs
• Review and approve of new hires
• Responsible for training, mentoring, and professional development of direct reports and program team members

Technical

• Oversee and actively manage our Quality Assurance Program
• Assist the architectural practice in branding Pond as an industry recognized technical expert

Qualifications

• B. Arch or M. Arch at an accredited university
• Architectural Licensure is required. NCARB certification is preferred
• 15+ years of related experience including people and project management
• Ability to work well within a team environment, positive attitude, multi‑task, and self‑motivated to produce high quality work.
• Ability to help us grow our practice
• Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally

Additional Information

Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Please see the hiring range associated with this posting for more information. Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Pond’s comprehensive benefits offerings here. All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre‑employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. Additionally, offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].