Office Director - Architecture and Design

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to elevate your career and make a lasting impact? The role of Office Director offers a unique opportunity to lead, inspire, and shape the future of our office while driving the success of our team. As a senior-level leader, you’ll oversee operations, strategy, and performance, ensuring that our office thrives both creatively and financially. You’ll collaborate with top talent, partner with industry leaders, and champion our firm’s vision for quality, design excellence, and innovation.

If you’re passionate about leadership, adept at fostering growth, and energized by the challenge of achieving ambitious goals, we encourage you to take this next step in your professional journey. Together, let’s create a brighter future for our team and the clients we serve.

What you will do

• Manage daily office operations, oversee budgeting, revenue tracking, profitability and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Support business development by identifying local opportunities, building relationships, and securing projects in alignment with the firm’s growth strategy.
• Collaborate closely with Market Sector Leaders to drive growth in your geography.
• Foster strong relationships with local clients and partners,
• Represent the firm within the regional business community to enhance visibility and reputation.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain top talent while fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative office culture. Support staff development through training, feedback, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.
• Proactively plan and participate in meaningful in-office interactions to strengthen team collaboration, foster innovation, and build relationships.
• Collaborate with office leadership to share knowledge and expertise, aligning office goals with regional and firmwide business objectives as part of the "one-firm" approach.
• Serve as a bridge between the office and firm leadership, advocating local needs while implementing and communicating firmwide initiatives.
• Champion design quality and innovation in all projects, maintaining alignment with the firm’s reputation for excellence. Promote sustainable and socially responsible design solutions tailored to the local market.
• Drive the office's engagement in local community and industry activities. Lead participation in projects and civic initiatives that reflect the firm’s values and commitment to social impact.

What we look for

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field.
• License to practice Architecture or Interior Design strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the AEC industry.
• Outstanding interpersonal and people management skills including giving feedback, supporting employee growth, and performance management.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to drive change and think strategically.
• Comprehensive understanding of business operations and strategy.
• Proven track record of strategic sustainable growth, and business development.
• Exceptional leadership abilities, fostering motivation and peak team performance.
• Proficient in building relationships and delivering engaging presentations.

Compensation provided is based on our national range which varies by work location and may also depend on accreditation, experience and responsibilities.  Our talent management team can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Compensation range updated 1/18/2026.

Benefits: Cuningham offers a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Why Cuningham? 

At Cuningham, we believe the best work happens when people are supported, challenged, and connected. Whether collaborating across teams, engaging with our communities, or shaping meaningful design solutions, we bring pragmatic creativity and disciplined execution to every project — and we support each other through it all. 

We nurture an equitable work environment where curiosity is celebrated, craft is valued, and growth is prioritized. Alongside a team that brings low-ego expertise and active leadership day-to-day, you’ll work on complex, high-stakes projects that demand bold thinking and disciplined delivery.  

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Cuningham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the strength diversity brings to the workplace when combined with equity and justice. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.