Director of Architecture

RRM Design Group, Inc.

$139K — $167K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • California Licensed Architect
  • 15+ years of architectural experience
  • Proven track record in business development
  • Strong network within the AEC industry
  • Experienced in client presentations and negotiations
  • Excellent communication and mentoring skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities
  • Develop and execute growth strategies for the architectural practice
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and partners
  • Lead presentations and project pursuit strategies
  • Represent the firm at industry events and networking functions
  • Mentor and develop architectural staff while fostering team culture
  • Provide strategic leadership throughout project execution

Benefits

  • Collaborative and positive team culture
  • Opportunity for mentoring and development
  • Employee ownership structure recognized
  • Impactful role in shaping firm strategy
  • Engagement in a variety of project types
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

RRM Design Group is seeking an experienced Director of Architecture to lead the growth of our architectural practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a relationship-driven leader who is passionate about business development, mentoring teams, and helping shape the future of a multidisciplinary design firm.

As a Director of Architecture, you will serve as a market leader and trusted advisor to clients while working alongside architects, planners, engineers, and landscape architects to deliver meaningful projects throughout California. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, identifying new opportunities, and growing both people and business.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your ideas matter, your relationships are valued, and your leadership directly influences the firm's success, we'd love to meet you.

Our Architecture Practice : Architecture at RRM is the art of the possible and delivery of the exceptional with equal parts client service, design, and creative problem solving. Whether your project is residential, commercial, public safety, education or institutional, our designs are beautiful, authentic, and functional, which transform client dreams into spectacular places.

If you're eager to thrive in a vibrant, fast-paced setting and make a difference with your skills, we want to hear from you!

Your role looks like:
  • Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities that align with the firm's strategic goals.
  • Developing and executing strategies to grow RRM's architectural practice.
  • Building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients, school districts, municipalities, developers, and industry partners.
  • Leading presentations, interviews, and pursuit strategies for new projects.
  • Representing RRM at industry events, conferences, and networking functions.
  • Mentoring and developing architectural staff while fostering a collaborative and positive team culture.
  • Providing strategic leadership throughout project pursuits and execution.
  • Work closely with firm leadership to identify emerging markets and growth opportunities.


Requirements

What You Bring to the table:
  • California Licensed Architect
  • 15+ years of architectural experience.
  • Demonstrated success developing business and growing client relationships.
  • Strong network within the AEC industry.
  • Experience leading client pursuits, presentations, and contract negotiations.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Proven ability to mentor teams and inspire collaboration.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Passion for creating great places and building lasting partnerships.


What Makes You Successful

You are someone who:
  • Naturally builds trust with clients and colleagues.
  • Enjoys networking and creating new business opportunities.
  • Thinks strategically while remaining hands-on.
  • Leads with integrity and collaboration.
  • Motivates and develops high-performing teams.
  • Sees challenges as opportunities for growth.
  • Is excited to help shape the future of an employee-owned firm.

*Please submit a Portfolio with your application*

Above & Beyond:

Some work experience in architecture, engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, or planning firm

We're eager to learn more about your qualifications and interest in joining our team!

*Psst...at RRM, we recognize that factors such as imposter syndrome or the confidence gap may deter some applicants from applying. However, we encourage you to apply anyways, as we recognize these restraints do not reflect an applicant's abilities, and we don't want them to get in the way of us meeting potential RRMers!

Salary Description

Base on skill & experience $139,360 - $167,710 /yr

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