Director, Architecture

Ware Malcomb; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Malcomb is seeking a highly skilled individual for a full-time position in St. Louis, Missouri. The successful candidate will oversee finance, business development, operations, and team management, ensuring smooth proposal and contract processes. A Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field is required, along with a minimum of 10 years of experience and strong leadership skills.

This role demands excellent client relationship management and active involvement in networking to expand market presence. Applicants should be proactive problem solvers with a commitment to team culture and success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience within the field of architecture.
• Prior experience leading a team or studio.
• Licensed Architect strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance, business development, operations, and team management.
• Ensure all proposals and contracts are in place.
• Review monthly project revenue projections and provide necessary updates.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Proposal Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field

Job description

Your Role

• Oversee finance, business development, operations, and team member management of the group.
• Take overall responsibility for ensuring all proposals and contracts (client and consultant) are in place.
• Review and sign off on all project budget reports before contract execution.
• Be responsible for the group’s organizational charts and conduct a continuous review of office forecasts, financials, and current/future staffing needs with the Region’s operations manager.
• Overall responsibility for the operations of the group, in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
• Ensure the positive culture, morale and general wellbeing of the team.
• Review monthly project revenue projections and provide necessary weekly updates.
• Prepare a monthly business report and participate in monthly meetings.
• Responsible for business development and client relationships to increase market share and win work.
• Attend business development and networking functions. Set up regular networking meetings with client and industry contacts.
• Utilize Ware Malcomb CRM system to track all business development activity.
• Review the group’s workload schedule. Attend scheduling meetings.
• Proactively manage any/all project liability issues.
• Stay connected to the team with recurring scheduled meetings and communication.
• Collaborate with Ware Malcomb Talent Acquisition team to recruit new team members.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience within the field of architecture
• Prior experience leading a team or studio
• Proposals experience
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships in the local market
• Licensed Architect strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field
• Ability to lead and foster a team environment

This is a full-time, long-term position.