Rainmaker

We are seeking an exceptional Rainmaker Architecta visionary leader with the talent drive and entrepreneurial mindset to guide and grow a high-performing architecture and engineering studio. This person will oversee a team of approximately 14 professionals and work closely with firm leadership to expand the organizations reach capabilities and long-term success.

The ideal candidate combines top-tier architectural ability client-facing excellence and business acumen and is motivated by the opportunity to shape and eventually help own a thriving high-end Architecture/Engineering firm.

Key Responsibilities

Studio & Business Leadership

• Lead a multidisciplinary team fostering a positive collaborative high-performance culture.
• Partner with the firm principal to grow the business including new service offerings market expansion and operational improvements.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning and drive initiatives that strengthen the firms design reputation and operational excellence.

Client Engagement & Rainmaking

• Serve as the firms primary relationship builder developing and nurturing client partnerships built on trust professionalism and design excellence.
• Lead business development efforts including networking proposal development presentations and maintaining ongoing client satisfaction.
• Represent the firm in high-level meetings ensuring alignment between client goals team execution and organizational vision.

Project Strategy & Oversight

• Oversee complex projects from concept through construction administration ensuring technical accuracy design quality schedule adherence and financial performance.
• Guide the preparation and execution of construction documents permit sets and bid packages.
• Participate in OwnerArchitectContractor (OAC) meetings mentor project teams and provide oversight during Construction Administration.

Team Management & Mentorship

• Lead mentor and develop architects and project managers ensuring strong communication technical quality and project delivery.
• Support career growth for junior staff through coaching feedback and project exposure.

Qualifications

Required

• Licensed Architect with substantial experience leading teams and clients.
• Strong architectural design and technical expertise with the ability to guide complex projects.
• Proven experience managing projects across retail town centers mixed-use developments or similarly complex environments.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills; ability to inspire trust and confidence in clients and teams.
• Demonstrated ability in sales client management and relationship building.
• Solid understanding of finances business operations and the economics of architecture practice.
• Proficiency with Revit AutoCAD Architecture/AI and other relevant design software.

Preferred

• Experience growing or running a studio practice group or firm.
• Knowledge of sustainable design and large-scale permitting processes.
• Confidence in navigating multidisciplinary teams and consultants.
• Desire for long-term career stability and interest in potential future ownership.

Why This Role Is Unique

This is not a typical architect or project manager position. It is a high-impact leadership role for someone who wants to shape a firms futureboth culturally and strategically. Youll lead a talented team strengthen client relationships elevate design excellence and drive growth with the potential for future ownership.