Director of Architecture - Hospitality & Commercial Projects - API Partners, LLC

OVERVIEW:

Our client is a distinguished architectural and interior design practice, driven by a profound commitment to innovative and elevated design. Rooted in a foundational philosophy that places client service, design excellence, and genuine internal collaboration at the forefront, they consistently deliver thoughtful architectural and interiors projects across multiple sectors including High-end Hospitality, Corporate, Residential, Cultural, and Multi-family. Given the firm’s organic growth and success, they are seeking a Director of Architecture in their Philadelphia studio.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Architecture is pivotal role within the firm, encompassing practice, client, and project leadership, mentorship, and the influence of design excellence across a diverse portfolio that has a strong hospitality and corporate workplace focus. As a key firmwide leader, the Director of Architecture collaborates with design teams to cultivate innovative concepts, translating design vision into reality while effectively managing project documentation and communication throughout the project lifecycle. The Director should have demonstrated experience managing multiple ongoing projects and proven knowledge of construction practices and the design documentation process.

As a key representative of this vibrant practice, the Director’s responsibilities span all areas of the team in collaboration with firm leadership. Active participation in the architecture community, contributions to presentations, involvement in the proposal process, internal hiring, along with engagement with prospective clients, are all vital aspects of this role. The Director leads project-specific financials including fee management, negotiations, project budgets, schedules, and tracking. Actively contributing to winning work, leading communications with esteemed clients, consultants, and contractors, and crafting strategic project plans, are central to the Director’s responsibilities, and integral to the continued growth and success of the practice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of Architecture experience, with significant Director-level acumen.
• Bachelor or Masters degree in Architecture.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale commercial projects within the mixed-use, hospitality or multifamily sectors.
• Experience leading project teams.
• Architectural Licensure required.
• Proven experience with proposal and fee development, staff management, annual forecasting, and business development.
• Experience delivering engaging and compelling client presentations.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, and Bluebeam.