Director, Architecture

Ware Malcomb

Director of Architecture overseeing design, growth, and client relationships at Ware Malcomb. Leading a team in a dynamic architectural environment with a focus on innovation and client engagement.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee 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 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 of groups 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience within the field of architecture
Prior experience leading a team or studio
Proposals experience
Experience developing and maintaining client relationships in the local market
Licensed Architect strongly preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field
Ability to lead and foster a team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Ware Malcomb Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 501 - 1000 employees 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 commercial office, corporate, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, retail, auto, public/institutional facilities and renovation projects. Ware Malcomb is recognized as an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company and a Hot Firm by Zweig Group. The firm is also ranked among the top 15 architecture/engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the top 25 interior design firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit http://www.waremalcomb.com/news and view Ware Malcomb’s Brand Video at youtube.com/waremalcomb. Director, Architecture 🔥 1 hour ago 🏢🏡 Houston – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 🏛️ Architect 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Oversee 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 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 of groups 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. 🎯 Requirements
10+ years of experience within the field of architecture
Prior experience leading a team or studio
Proposals experience
Experience developing and maintaining client relationships in the local market
Licensed Architect strongly preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field
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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentfinancial managementproject managementproposal developmentbudget reportingclient relationship managementstaffing needs assessmentproject liability managementteam leadershipnetworking

Soft Skills

team managementorganizational skillscommunicationcollaborationpositive culture promotionmorale buildingwellbeing focusproactive managementrelationship buildingfostering team environment

Certifications

Licensed Architect