Hospitality & Entertainment Architecture BD Director

GHD

Tustin (CA)

Hybrid

USD 126,000 - 211,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

GHD’s US West Design Studio is seeking a strategic Project Director-Architect to grow our architecture practice across sectors, with focus on Hospitality and Entertainment. The role blends business development with hands-on project leadership.

You will build client relationships, lead pursuit strategies, and mentor delivery teams while collaborating with senior studio leadership to drive growth and deliver high‑quality design across projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture.
Architectural licensure in the US preferred or active progress toward licensure.
10–15 years of architectural experience with multi-building type exposure.
Proven success in business development and client management, with hospitality/entertainment focus.
Strong presentation and relationship-building abilities.
Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
Proficiency with Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and design communication tools.

Responsibilities

Build and grow relationships across target markets in Hospitality and Entertainment.
Lead opportunity identification and pursuit strategy.
Collaborate with studio leadership to drive growth and revenue targets.
Coordinate with market sector leaders for integrated offerings.
Represent the studio at industry events and professional groups.
Support proposal development and client presentations.
Mentor design talent and promote a high-performance culture.