Architectural Studio Director

Posted Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:59 AM

H2M architects + engineers, a multidiscipline architectural, engineering, environmental consulting firm in the NY Metropolitan Area seeks a licensed Architect to join our Melville team.

Come join our multi-disciplined team of architects, engineers and environmental scientists in our Melville office.

We’re looking for a Sr. Architect with 15+ years’ experience in architectural design. In this role, you will work in supervising and developing an architectural team for both public and private clients. You will also coordinate the efforts of both in-house and outside teams who handle structural engineering, MEP design, civil and environmental engineering services.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic go-getter who is just as comfortable managing the work as they are interfacing with clients and supervising a team of architectural professionals. As a part of the H2M Team, you will have the support of our 500+ staff to help you succeed in all aspects of your work.

We’re passionate about our work, dedicated to our clients, and committed to our 90-year legacy. We emphasize collaboration and community involvement and promote sustainability in our practice, ensuring that the right projects are developed with minimal impact on the environment. Our integrated approach to design incorporates the diverse voices and visions of our staff into every project. Through mentoring, peer reviews, and professional development opportunities, employees at every level are offered the opportunity to share best practices and gain new experiences.

Join our diverse team of passionate employees who deliver excellence to our clients every day.

• Manage, studio budget; and ensure projects stay within budget
• Recruit, train, develop, and celebrate the successes of the architectural studio team
• Act as an elevated point of contact for assigned clients
• Provide regular two-way communication between the client and team, to provide strong team representation and set proper client expectations
• Lead the local production teams in the development, planning and successful execution of projects
• Take ownership for quality execution of all projects undertaken by the team
• Consistently work towards evolving the workflow process and improving the studio efficiency
• Oversee operational budget for studio and overall studio performance
• Perform other like duties as assigned

• 15+ years of architectural design experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Architectural Design. Ability to manage and supervise staff.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
• The ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
• Knowledge of project specifications & CSI division formatting.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Proficiency in and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture required. Masters preferred.
• Professional RA required.
• Architecture enrollment in NCARB IDP preferred.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical/dental/vision insurance with HSA & FSA, life and LTD insurance, 401(k) with matching contributions, annual bonus, tuition reimbursement, and excellent professional development program.

EOE/M/F/D/V

salary range
for this role is$130,000 - $165,000
annually.

The employment offer may deviate from this published range based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, specialty, knowledge, education, geography and/or related certifications – not related to any applicant’s characteristics protected by local, state or federal law.

Note:

The salary or hourly rate indicated does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

While we have grown into a large firm over the past 90 plus years, we remain dedicated to preserving our small company connections. It is our intention to always stand as one H2M with a mission that is built around:

• Our People: It’s our people that create our culture, execute our projects, service our clients, support our communities, and help make our company a great place to work.
• Our clients: Our clients are “why” we exist as an organization. We have the experience,…