Strategic Special Projects Architect Lead

Acoufelt; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Acoufelt is seeking a Strategic Projects Lead to drive high-value architectural opportunities from early design through award. You will lead specifications, manage budgets, oversee proposals, and coordinate with architects, designers, and contractors to secure large-scale projects.

You will mentor the Special Projects Team, align pricing with project scope, collaborate cross-functionally, and travel as needed to engage stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in architectural products or complex project delivery environments.
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale, high-value projects with strong organization.
• Willingness to learn, develop, and refine skills continually.
• Self-motivated with ownership and proactive project leadership.
• Ability to influence through collaboration and build trust with internal/external partners.
• Strategic mindset to evaluate opportunities and execute project strategies.
• Excellent communication to convey concepts, pricing, scope, and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and pursuit of complex, high-value architectural opportunities.
• Influence design intent with architects, designers, and specifiers.
• Guide pricing, budgeting, and procurement strategy.
• Oversee proposals and coordinate submissions through award.
• Travel as required to support engagement with stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project coordination

Architectural products

Specification sales

Excellent communication

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Acoufelt is seeking a Strategic Projects Lead to drive high-value architectural opportunities from early design through award. You will lead specifications, manage budgets, oversee proposals, and coordinate with architects, designers, and contractors to secure large-scale projects.

You will mentor the Special Projects Team, align pricing with project scope, collaborate cross-functionally, and travel as needed to engage stakeholders.