Higher Education Architecture Studio Leader

Charlynconsulting; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlynconsulting in Maryland seeks an Architecture Higher Education Leader to guide and grow a Maryland-based practice. The role requires a licensed architect with strong design leadership, business development, and team management for higher education projects.

Candidates will lead large-scale projects valued between $10M and $50M, mentor teams, drive strategic growth across the Mid-Atlantic, and shape innovative campus design solutions while maintaining client and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed architect with strong experience in higher education design and leadership.
• Experience delivering large-scale projects ($10M–$50M) in higher education.
• Proven business development and client relationship management.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop architectural teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new opportunities within Maryland higher education architecture.
• Develop strategies to expand market presence and secure projects.
• Lead proposal efforts and project pursuits with higher education clients.
• Mentor architectural teams and foster collaborative design culture.
• Oversee projects from concept through completion within budget and schedule.

Skills

Design leadership

Business development

Team management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Architect license (NCARB preferred)

LEED AP Accreditation

SCUP Membership

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic modeling tools

Job description

Charlynconsulting in Maryland seeks an Architecture Higher Education Leader to guide and grow a Maryland-based practice. The role requires a licensed architect with strong design leadership, business development, and team management for higher education projects.

Candidates will lead large-scale projects valued between $10M and $50M, mentor teams, drive strategic growth across the Mid-Atlantic, and shape innovative campus design solutions while maintaining client and regulatory standards.