Lead Architect & Project Leader, Education Studio

GFF Design; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GFF Design is seeking a seasoned Project Leader (Architect) to steer the Education Studio’s architectural direction and lead a multidisciplinary team through complex education projects in Dallas and beyond.

You will manage design phases, coordinate with engineers and clients, and deliver robust proposals, feasibility studies, and risk assessments while ensuring design quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 8 years of professional architecture experience with project leadership.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience in managing teams and projects.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design phases from concept to completion for education projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, construction managers, and clients to ensure delivery.
• Develop design proposals, feasibility studies, and risk assessments for stakeholders.
• Mentor a team of architects and drafters, promoting innovation and excellence.
• Oversee the preparation of architectural documents and ensure adherence to standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

GFF Design is seeking a seasoned Project Leader (Architect) to steer the Education Studio’s architectural direction and lead a multidisciplinary team through complex education projects in Dallas and beyond.

You will manage design phases, coordinate with engineers and clients, and deliver robust proposals, feasibility studies, and risk assessments while ensuring design quality and regulatory compliance.