Architectural Practice Leader - Washington, DC

Architectural Practice Leader - Washington, DC Washington, DC - Corporate Office Lead architectural excellence at McKissack & McKissack in D.C.! Drive growth, client relations, and studio success. Join McKissack & McKissack's team! Immediate opening for an Architectural Practice Leader in Washington, D.C. Apply now for this exciting opportunity! The Architectural Practice Leader is a senior executive responsible for leading, growing, and operating the firm’s architectural and interiors studio. This role is fully accountable for practice growth, client relationships, design excellence, operational performance, and talent development. The individual will serve as a visible market leader, trusted client advisor, and internal studio head. McKissack &McKissack offers opportunities to grow your career while working on transformative projects in program and construction management, architecture, and interior design. We combine technical expertise and creative vision to deliver exceptional results. Our culture values diversity, professional development, and performance. We seek team players who are humble, hungry, and smart, with strong academic or professional experience, integrity, and a client-focused mindset. Join a team that invests in your success and rewards ambition, integrity, and collaboration. Responsibilities Lead the strategic growth of the architecture and interiors practice, including market positioning, client development, and revenue growth Maintain and expand senior-level relationships with public and private sector clients Drive pursuit strategy in collaboration with studio leaders, business development, and executive leadership Represent the firm externally through client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations Corporate real estate, including commercial office, hospitality, and government-funded housing Cultural facilities, including landmarks, arenas, convention centers, libraries, museums, and cultural centers, Institutional projects, including healthcare, government and civic buildings, and public safety facilities Oversee day to day operations of the architectural and interiors studio Provide leadership on project delivery, staffing plans, workload forecasting, and resource management Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client expectations Collaborate with finance leadership to monitor project financial performance, fee management, and profitability Provide senior level oversight of project management practices across the studio Lead quality assurance and quality control efforts, including review and analysis of deliverables Establish and enforce document standards and best practices Support teams in managing complex consultant coordination and multi firm design teams Lead, mentor, and develop studio leaders, project managers, and technical staff Oversee hiring, performance management, and professional development for the studio Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high performing studio culture Coordinate effectively with outside design firms and specialty consultants Leverage Microsoft Office Suite and relevant business software tools for reporting, coordination, and management Maintain working knowledge of Autodesk tools, including Revit, BIM 360, and related platforms Support continuous improvement in design technology and workflow efficiency Requirements Registered Architect in good standing Minimum of 20 years of professional architectural experience Demonstrated success leading and growing an architectural and interiors practice Strong professional network, ideally in the Washington DC market Extensive experience across corporate, cultural, and institutional project types Proven financial acumen, including budget management and schedule control Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills Experience working within public sector and government procurement environments (preferred) Track record of successful client relationship management and repeat work Recognized leader within the architectural or design community Compensation Salary range: $175,000 - $210,000/yearly (dependent on years of experience, competency, travel requirements) Employee Benefits Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Tuition Assistance Adoption Assistance Matching 401k Plan Company-paid holidays Paid-Time-Off (PTO) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance McKissack& McKissack is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and access be provided in the employment and advancement of all persons. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all persons, without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religion, religious practices and observances; national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; genetic information; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally. 1050 K Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 145 W. Ostend Street Suite 600 Baltimore, MD 21230 227 S. Hamilton Drive Unit 112 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 #J-18808-Ljbffr