Architecture Education Leader

We are seeking a visionary Architecture Higher Education Leader to lead and grow a Maryland-based architecture practice. This leadership role requires a licensed architect with strong experience in design leadership, business development, and team management within the higher education sector.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience delivering large-scale architectural projects valued between $10M and $50M
, while fostering a collaborative studio culture and driving business growth across the Mid-Atlantic region. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategy, mentor architectural teams, and lead innovative design solutions for higher education institutions.

Compensation: $161,000 – $200,000

Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite | Hunt Valley, Maryland (On-Site / Hybrid)
Experience Level: Senior
Experience

Required:

7+ Years (Senior leadership preferred)
Education Level: Bachelors Degree

• Identify and pursue new opportunities within the Maryland higher education architecture market
• Develop and execute strategies to expand market presence and secure new projects
• Lead proposal efforts and project pursuits with higher education clients
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and community stakeholders
• Mentor and lead architectural teams while fostering a collaborative design culture

Lead large-scale architectural projects valued between $10M–$50M

• Provide expertise in architectural design, graphic modeling, and technical documentation
• Oversee projects from concept through completion ensuring quality, budget, and schedule goals
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and consulting teams
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and client expectations

• Recruit, mentor, and develop architectural staff
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth
• Align team capabilities with strategic business goals
• Strengthen the firm’s architectural presence within the Mid-Atlantic region

• Bachelors degree in Architecture or related field
• Architectural license (NCARB preferred)
• 18+ years of experience in higher education architectural design and leadership
• Experience managing large-scale architectural projects ($10M–$50M
  )
• Professional architecture licenses beyond Maryland within the Southeast or Mid-Atlantic region
• LEED AP Accreditation
• SCUP Membership (Society for College and University Planning)
• Proven business development and client relationship management experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities

Candidates should have experience with:

• Architectural design leadership
• Higher education campus design and planning
• Revit
• Sketch Up
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Graphic modeling and visualization tools
• Project lifecycle management
• Sustainable building design practices (LEED)

This role operates in a professional architectural office environment with a flexible hybrid work structure.

Work may involve:

• Office-based design and project coordination
• Client meetings and project presentations
• Occasional standing, walking, or light lifting
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams