Lead a team of four in a growing integrated design organizationEmployee‑owned company with hybrid flexibility & unlimited flex PTO
About Our Client
A long‑standing, employee‑owned design‑build and construction organization with multiple offices across North Carolina, this firm delivers projects across 12+ commercial and institutional markets. Known for its collaborative culture, investment in innovation, and commitment to employee growth, the company offers hybrid flexibility, advancement opportunities, and a people‑first environment backed by more than 75 years of success.
Job Description
Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of four architectural/ design staff, ensuring alignment with AXP pathways and professional licensure development.Oversee architectural production, design quality, project coordination, and documentation standards.Provide strong leadership in planning, design development, code review, consultant coordination, and QA/QC.Partner with project managers, preconstruction, and construction teams to support integrated design‑build delivery.Manage workload assignments, staffing forecasts, and team capacity planning.Participate in strategic growth, process improvements, and design technology initiatives.Serve as a key point of contact for internal teams, clients, and engineering partners.Guide less experienced staff through structured training, career development plans, and ongoing mentorship.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Architect should have:
7-15+ years of architectural experience, with prior team leadership strongly preferred.Licensed Architect (or ability to mentor licensure candidates through AXP).Strong portfolio of work across commercial, institutional, light industrial, or civic markets.Experience at reputable architecture or integrated firms such as HagerSmith, ISG, SFLA, HKS, Gensler, Perkins&Will, or similar (not required but aligns well).Excellent communication, team leadership, and client‑facing skills.Ability to lead multiple projects while coaching junior and growing design staff.Strong understanding of design technology, building codes, and integrated project workflows.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary ranging from USD 90.000 to USD 130.000 annually.Employee‑ownership participation (ESOP)Unlimited flex PTOHybrid schedule: typically 1 day/week remote for office‑based rolesFull healthcare benefits401(k) programTechnology allowances and strong investment in design innovation
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