Director, Architecture

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design and seamless project delivery. We are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. Life at Ware MalcombThe Director is a key member of the Ware Malcomb senior management team responsible for leading design, growth, revenue, profitability, staff management, and client relationships for the Los Angeles market. Your role involves fostering a positive, team-oriented environment and ensuring the achievement of our business objectives. This includes spearheading the growth of our Architecture group by enhancing design, meeting financial targets, mentoring existing team members, and expanding our practice.Your RoleOversee finances, business development, operations, and team member management of the group.Take overall responsibility for ensuring all proposals and contracts (client and consultant) are in place.Review and sign off on all project budget reports before contract execution.Be responsible for the group's organizational charts and conduct a continuous review of office forecasts, financials, and current/future staffing needs with the Region's operations manager.Overall responsibility for the operations of the group, in collaboration with the Operations Manager.Ensure the positive culture, morale and general wellbeing of the team.Review monthly project revenue projections and provide necessary weekly updates.Prepare a monthly business report and participate in monthly meetings.Responsible for business development and client relationships to increase market share and win work.Attend business development and networking functions. Set up regular networking meetings with client and industry contacts.Utilize Ware Malcomb CRM system to track all business development activity.Review the group's workload scheduled. Attend scheduling meetings.Proactively manage any/all project liability issues.Stay connected to the team with reoccurring scheduled meetings and communication.Collaborate with Ware Malcomb Talent Acquisition team to recruit new team members.Qualifications10+ years of experience within the field of architecturePrior experience leading a team or studioProposals experienceExperience developing and maintaining client relationships in the Los Angeles marketLicensed Architect strongly preferredBachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related fieldAbility to lead and foster a team environmentCompensation range: $150,000 - $165,000 a year, plus benefits. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, licensing, project specialty/complexity, and work location. At Ware Malcomb, certain roles are bonus eligible.Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a contemporary and expanding full-service design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding, and building measurement services to corporate, commercial/residential developer, and public/institutional clients throughout the world.With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, and public/institutional projects.The firm is also ranked among the top 15 architecture/engineering firms in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms and the top 30 interior design firms in Interior Design magazine's Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17