Director of Higher Education Architecture

Cockeysville, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 170000 - 200000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As the Architecture Higher Education Leader you will lead our Hunt Valley architecture practice overseeing design quality client relationships and strategic growth. Youll be responsible for winning and managing large-scale institutional projects ($10M-$50M) guiding a talented team of architects and strengthening our firms position as a trusted design partner in the Mid-Atlantic higher education market.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Business Development

Lead and grow our Maryland architecture practice through proactive business development and client engagement.
Collaborate with firmwide Higher Education leadership to identify and win new design opportunities.
Build and nurture long-term relationships with college university and institutional clients.
Represent the firm at industry events conferences and community functions to promote brand visibility.
Mentor and inspire architects designers and project managers to achieve excellence and career growth.

Project & Design Leadership

Oversee the design and execution of complex higher education projects ranging from $10M to $50M.
Ensure design integrity innovation and alignment with client goals and sustainability standards.
Lead teams through all project phases from concept to completion ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
Promote collaboration across disciplines to deliver cohesive high-performance design solutions.

Team & Office Growth

Foster a culture of creativity mentorship and collaboration within the Hunt Valley office and across the firm.
Recruit develop and retain top design talent to strengthen our regional presence.
Align team capabilities with strategic growth goals to maximize impact and efficiency.

Qualifications

Required:

Architectural License (NCARB preferred) with 18 years of experience in higher education architectural design and leadership.
Active Professional Architecture Licenses beyond Maryland (Southeast / Mid-Atlantic preferred).
LEED AP Accreditation and SCUP Membership required.
Proven business development success with a portfolio of awarded projects.
Demonstrated expertise in Revit SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite (preferred).
Experience managing large-scale projects ($10M-$50M) from design to construction completion.

Preferred Attributes:

Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Passion for mentoring and team development.
Ability to engage confidently with clients community partners and industry stakeholders.

Working Conditions

We value work-life balance and offer a flexible hybrid schedule. The selected candidate will work in our Hunt Valley office at least three days per week or as needed to support the team and client needs. The office environment is modern collaborative and designed to inspire creativity and innovation.

Why Join Us

Lead transformative higher education projects that shape campuses and communities.
Collaborate with a nationally recognized award-winning design team.
Competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.
Flexible hybrid work environment fostering collaboration and balance.

As the Architecture Higher Education Leader you will lead our Hunt Valley architecture practice overseeing design quality client relationships and strategic growth. Youll be responsible for winning and managing large-scale institutional projects ($10M-$50M) guiding a talented team of architects and ...