Vice President - Architecture

ACS is seeking a Vice President of Architecture to lead our architecture, store planning, and design teams across four offices—Atlanta, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, and Newport Beach. With over 23 years of experience, we bring together architecture, store planning, construction management, and foodservice design to support some of the leading retail and hospitality brands, including Walgreens, Sprouts, and Darden Restaurants. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role offers a rare and exciting path to ownership - giving you the chance to influence not only the firm’s projects, but its future! Lead and grow a multi-office team—responsible for design team structure, staffing, hiring, and professional development.Oversee project quality and consistency—ensure technical and production standards, design integrity, and client satisfaction across all locations.Develop strategic initiatives to improve processes, workflow, and services firmwide.Manage senior leaders including Directors and Senior Directors, fostering collaboration and cross-office resource sharing.Shape the future of architecture and store planning by setting departmental strategy in alignment with executive leadership.Provide technical expertise in building science, codes, and construction methods as a trusted resource for the firm.Drive business development efforts—support proposal preparation, client engagement and consultant partnerships.Maintain financial oversight—manage budgets, staffing projections, contracts, and reporting for all offices.What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.Licensed Architect in at least one US state, NCARB certified and willing to obtain additional US licenses as required by client projects.20+ years in an architectural firm with significant leadership responsibility.Expertise in hospitality, retail, restaurants, or senior living projects.Exceptional business acumen with history of success managing project profitabilityProven track record of managing teams and regional/national multi-site projects.Skills & Attributes

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