Architectural Practice Lead; GA

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We are seeking a driven and client‑focused Architectural Practice Lead to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia
, supporting Jacobs’ East Region. This role is ideal for a design leader who combines creative excellence with technical rigor, and who thrives on shaping the future of architecture across diverse markets.

As an Architectural Practice Leader, you will champion design innovation and quality, mentor staff and deliver exceptional service to clients in the Buildings Market. You will bring a recognized presence in the industry, with experience delivering transformative projects in a variety of markets, with demonstrated experience in corporate, commercial, hospitality, higher education, sports and entertainment, and urban regeneration‑scale developments. You will also leverage your architectural expertise and previous buildings experience to lead multi‑discipline teams in delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for our clients.

This role requires direct engagement with clients and strong technical knowledge aligned with project scope.

You will collaborate closely with the Operations Director, Market Growth Director, and Client Account Managers for and work partnership with architectural leaders throughout the company to drive overall strategy and approach. For each project, you will interface with discipline leads, senior Project Architects, and Design Managers. You are accountable for project health—financial performance, team effectiveness, client relationships, safety, and quality.

In this role, you will lead with a seller‑doer mindset—cultivating strong internal and external client relationships, identifying high‑value market opportunities, and representing Jacobs as a strategic, trusted partner. You’ll guide design vision and technical excellence across complex, high‑profile projects while steering project performance, client satisfaction, and team collaboration.

You will:

• Champion design leadership by driving innovative, sustainable, and aspirational solutions for our clients.
• Apply deep architectural and technicalexpertiseto ensure excellence in performance, quality, and safety across all project phases.
• Develop andmaintainclient networks;participate in key client meetings, presentations, and public engagements as a primary contributor and ambassador for Jacobs.
• Lead and influence critical decisions, including Go/No‑Go evaluations and market sector opportunity assessments.
• Partner with regional leadership—including Operations, Market Growth, Architecture, and Client Account Management—to shape strategy, growth, and market positioning.
• Initiate, prepare, and review proposals;participate in RFP/RFQ interviews, including team formation, workplan development, and pricing strategy.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture within project and design teams, promoting mentorship, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Guide the development, coordination, and quality of project documents in alignment with Jacobs’ Quality Program.
• Set, monitor, and act on Client Expectation and Client Satisfaction Survey feedback to ensure strong relationships and project success.
• Lead communication and engagement plans, conducting regular status reviews with stakeholders and clients.
• Monitor and manage project financial metrics, schedules, staffing, and risk mitigation strategies to maintain project health.
• Provide effective team leadership to enhance delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and add measurable business value.
• Ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations and maintain fully staffed, multidisciplinary teams for successful project delivery.

You will be accountable for overall project health—financial performance, team effectiveness, client relationships, safety, and quality—while elevating Jacobs’ reputation as a leader in design and delivery within the built…