Managing Architect (Atlanta)

Onyx Creative; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Onyx Creative is seeking a Managing Architect to lead the Atlanta office and direct staff in delivering key architectural projects. The role includes setting goals, promoting firm values, and driving long-range plans for growth and profitability.

Responsibilities include coordinating objectives, managing schedules, and maintaining quality operations while expanding client relationships and participating in business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture is required.
• Extensive project management experience is required.
• Thorough familiarity with the architectural/engineering process.
• Advanced knowledge of the business sector and quality performance.
• Ability to manage multiple technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate office objectives and implementation plans.
• Develop and maintain production staff schedules and assign projects with senior staff.
• Oversee efficient, quality-based operations of the Atlanta office.
• Ensure profitability and alignment with client interests.
• Monitor project reports to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Promote the firm's vision, values, and long-range plans.
• Lead industry engagement and promote firm objectives at events.
• Review policies and participate in business development meetings.
• Develop proposals with President/Senior Staff and review contracts.
• Assist with quality assurance, codes, risk management, and permits.
• Support staff in community entitlement processes and city meetings.
• Manage billing for Atlanta projects and supervise staff development.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and advise on titles, promotions, and hiring.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Architecture expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Professional license in Georgia

Master's degree in architecture (preferred)

Job description

The Managing Architect is responsible for directing staff in the completion of projects for the firm and has direct oversight of the Atlanta office. Establishes and implements goals and objectives, develops, and promotes the firm’s values and long-range plans, positions the firm for growth and ensures profitability

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Key Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating office objectives and implementation plans.

Develop and maintain production staff schedules and assign projects in conjunction with senior staff and Director of Operations.

Support and assist the VP of Operations in overseeing the efficient and quality‑based operations of the office.

In conjunction with other senior leaders, is responsible for the realization of profits compatible with the interests of clients and the firm.

Monitors Atlanta office’s project and client reports and takes appropriate action to ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

Promotes the firm's vision, mission, core values, and long‑range plans.

Leads and participates in activities including industry events and trade conferences to promote achievement of the firm's objectives.

Implements policies established by the firm’s stakeholders.

Participates in business development meetings and activities.

Develop proposals in conjunction with President/Senior Staff.

Review contracts.

Assist with quality assurance: quality control, codes, risk management, technical issues.

Provide support when requested to expedite building permits/city approvals.

Provide support to staff in community entitlement process, including attending city meetings, assisting with negotiation with design review and planning communities and assisting with presentations.

Responsible for completion of the billing process and collection of project fees for Atlanta projects.

Perform other duties that may be assigned by Principal / VP of Operations.

Attends annual planning retreat to assist in the development of the firm’s strategic plans.

Perform Client Manager responsibilities when requested by stakeholders for certain regional clients, current and new, including expansion of services to existing clients.

Plan, organize, and control the architectural activities for certain complex projects in order to maintain a minimum billable utilization rate.

Maintain a billable utilization rate of 60%.

Responsible for coordinating and making recommendations in the interviewing and hiring process for new candidates in the Atlanta office.

Mentoring of staff including oversight/guidance, coordination of office continuing education, and overseeing staff’s ongoing professional development.

Provide annual performance reviews for employees within the Atlanta office.

Make recommendations for employee job titles, promotions, compensation, hiring and termination decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree in architecture with ten-plus years of experience.

Possess extensive project management skills.

Must be thoroughly familiar with the entire architectural or engineering process.

Advanced knowledge of the business sector and quality performance.

Ability to work on and manage a variety of technical tasks.

Maintain a professional license in the state of Georgia.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in architecture with five plus years of commercial project experience.

Pursuit of professional licensure in additional states.