Director of Architecture

Confidential Careers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Dallas seeks an experienced Director of Architecture to lead design excellence, project delivery and team development from our Dallas studio. You will guide multidisciplinary teams through every phase of a project, from programming and concept design to construction administration, while building lasting client relationships.

This senior leadership role requires strong design skills, sound technical judgment and a proven track record mentoring others, with responsibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited program.
• Licensed Architect (RA) in Texas, or able to obtain Texas licensure.
• 12+ years of professional architectural experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience leading large, complex projects from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of design, construction documents, building systems and project management.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and the Adobe Creative Suite; experience with BIM workflows.
• Excellent communication, presentation and client-relationship skills.
• LEED AP or similar sustainability credential is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and project delivery across a varied portfolio of public and private projects.
• Oversee project teams, workloads and resources so projects stay on schedule, within budget and at a high quality.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders and consultants.
• Set and uphold design standards, technical quality and QA/QC processes.
• Mentor, coach and develop architects and designers at every career stage.
• Support business development through proposals, interviews and client presentations.
• Work with firm leadership on studio strategy, operations and growth.
• Promote sustainable design, building performance and innovation in project delivery.
• Keep projects compliant with building codes, accessibility standards and regulatory requirements

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Communication

Project management

QA/QC

Education

NAAB-accredited architecture degree

Texas RA licensure or eligible

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

BIM workflows

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time | Experience Level: Director | Salary: $140,000+

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Architecture to lead design excellence, project delivery and team development from our Dallas studio. You will guide multidisciplinary teams through every phase of a project, from programming and concept design to construction administration. You will also build lasting client relationships and help shape the firm\'s strategic growth. This is a senior leadership role for an architect who has strong design skills, sound technical judgment and a track record of mentoring others.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and project delivery across a varied portfolio of public and private projects
• Oversee project teams, workloads and resources so projects stay on schedule, within budget and at a high quality
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders and consultants
• Set and uphold design standards, technical quality and QA/QC processes
• Mentor, coach and develop architects and designers at every career stage
• Support business development through proposals, interviews and client presentations
• Work with firm leadership on studio strategy, operations and growth
• Promote sustainable design, building performance and innovation in project delivery
• Keep projects compliant with building codes, accessibility standards and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited program
• Licensed Architect (RA) in Texas, or able to obtain Texas licensure
• 12+ years of professional architectural experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or management role
• Proven experience leading large, complex projects from start to finish
• Strong knowledge of design, construction documents, building systems and project management
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and the Adobe Creative Suite; experience with BIM workflows
• Excellent communication, presentation and client-relationship skills
• LEED AP or similar sustainability credential is a plus

Preferred Experience

• Experience with education projects (K-12, higher education or other learning environments) is preferred but not required
• Experience with community engagement and public-sector clients
• Background in business development and proposal strategy

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated salary for this Director of Architecture role is $140,000+, based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include:

• Competitive health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Support for professional development, licensure and continuing education

Why Join Us

Here you can shape meaningful spaces, lead talented teams and grow your career in Dallas, one of the fastest-growing design and construction markets in the country. We value creativity, collaboration and work that has a lasting effect on the communities we serve.