Architectural Project Lead

Growing Architecture and Design firm seeks an Architectural Project Lead to help build their Dallas presence and lead projects including fleet maintenance centers, public works campuses, highway facilities, and utility service centers.

This position combines hands‑on architectural work with project management, client engagement, and team leadership. You will work directly with the firm’s President, collaborate with team in other offices, and help establish the working relationships and project delivery capabilities that support our growth in Texas and nationally.

The position is Hybrid with 3 days required in the Dallas office.

You will lead assigned projects from early discovery and facility programming through design, construction documents, and construction administration. You will translate operational requirements into coordinated architectural solutions while managing project schedules, staffing needs, consultant coordination, and fee budgets.

The role carries substantial day‑to‑day responsibility. You will organize the work, anticipate challenges, recommend solutions, and maintain clear communication with clients and the project team. The Principal will provide strategic direction, specialized facility expertise, and review at key milestones.

• Lead project planning, design development, documentation, and construction administration for assigned projects.
• Conduct client meetings, site investigations, programming workshops, and design reviews; document decisions and carry them into the work.
• Develop facility layouts that connect fleet operations, maintenance workflows, staffing, equipment, and future growth.
• Prepare and review drawings, specifications, technical narratives, and presentations.
• Coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and specialty consultants.
• Establish project work plans, milestone schedules, and staffing requirements in coordination with firm leadership.
• Monitor project hours and scope; identify additional-service needs early and support preparation of fee proposals.
• Guide staff, delegate clearly, and review work for completeness, coordination, and consistency with firm standards.
• Coordinate code analysis, permitting, and responses to agency review comments.
• Manage construction‑phase activities, including submittals, RFIs, site observations, and project closeout.
• Maintain productive client relationships and recognize opportunities for additional services and future projects.
• Support interviews, proposals, teaming relationships, and selected professional events.
• Help establish the Dallas office’s collaborative culture and support recruitment and onboarding as the team grows.

• Professional degree in architecture.
• Typically eight or more years of architectural experience, including demonstrated responsibility for leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Architectural registration preferred, particularly in Texas; candidates actively progressing toward registration may also be considered based on experience and capabilities.
• Strong experience preparing coordinated construction documents and supporting projects during construction.
• Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with Bluebeam and common project collaboration tools.
• Sound understanding of building systems, detailing, accessibility, and building codes.
• Ability to manage several priorities, exercise independent judgment, and communicate clearly with clients, consultants, and colleagues.
• Willingness to travel for project meetings, site investigations, and construction observation.
• Experience with municipal, fleet, public works, industrial, transportation, or utility facilities is especially valuable.
• Curiosity about how buildings support daily operations and a willingness to develop specialized expertise are essential.

During the first year, you will assume reliable leadership of assigned projects, build client confidence, and produce coordinated work that meets agreed schedules and budgets.

You will help staff perform effectively, bring emerging issues forward with practical recommendations, and contribute to a strong working connection between Dallas and office headquarters.

Over time, the position offers the opportunity to assume greater responsibility for people, clients, and Dallas office operations as the practice grows.