Director of Architecture

Dynotec; North Carolina; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Zohorecruit seeks a Director of Architecture to lead the Architecture Department in Columbus, balancing executive oversight with active design work. The role requires mentoring staff and driving strategic growth of the practice while maintaining technical excellence and client relationships.

Ideal candidates bring 12–15+ years of experience across PM, operations, and design leadership, with licensure and a strong background in codes, QA/QC, and construction administration.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture and RA license.
• 12–15+ years of progressively responsible architectural experience spanning PM, operations, and design leadership.
• Mentoring junior staff and growing an architecture team.
• Strong technical expertise in architectural design, construction documents, building codes, QA/QC, and construction administration.
• Proven track record managing project finances, department utilization, and client relationships.
• Public-sector/federal and multidisciplinary A/E project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Architecture Department operations and growth while balancing executive oversight with direct design engagement.
• Mentor younger staff and drive strategic development of the architecture practice.
• Maintain high technical quality and focus on client service and project outcomes.
• Manage department finances, utilization, and relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Operations

Design leadership

Mentoring

Architectural design

Construction documents

Building codes

QA/QC

Construction administration

Client relations

Public-sector A/E

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Registered Architect license

Job description

Columbus, United States | Posted on 09/04/2026

The Director of Architecture provides overall leadership, management, technical quality, financial performance,client service, staffing, and growth for the Architecture Department. Designed for a leader who thrives on combining active project management, operations, high-level design, and team leadership, this role balances executive oversight with direct engagement in the architectural process. The Director leads department operations while staying connected to active design work, actively mentoring younger staff, and driving the strategic development of the architecture practice.

Requirements

Professional degree in Architecture and Registered Architect license (Ohio registration or ability to obtainpreferred).

12–15+ years of progressively responsible architectural experience, with a background spanning projectmanagement, operations, and design leadership.

Demonstrated passion for mentoring junior staff and growing an architecture team.

Strong technical expertise in architectural design, construction documents, building codes, QA/QC, andconstruction administration.

Proven track record managing project finances, department utilization, and client relationships.

Public-sector/federal and multidisciplinary A/E project experience preferred.

• Health Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)