Practice Leader - Government Architecture

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are:

Wold Architects and Engineers is a dynamic growth-oriented company looking for candidates interested in making a long-term commitment to a career full of opportunity and growth. Employees work in integrated teams of architects, interior designers, mechanical and electrical engineers focused on total design solutions for our clients. As a full-service firm, we provide a wide range of services for our clients across multiple market segments including K-12, government, civic, higher education, and health care. Our many client types offer endless possibilities for engagement in projects of all sizes and styles.

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About the Role:

Wold is seeking to add a relationship driven, talented, motivated, creative, experienced architect, with a focus on Government projects, for a full-time position.

This individual will be focused on expanding Wold ‘s Government Architecture vertical, ambitiously growing business opportunities through relationship building and thought leadership at a Practice Leader level.  

Strong candidates for this role will have experience and expertise in government architecture business development processes, government design, and a concentration on client experience and collaborative leadership. 

Location:

This role is based in our Palatine office in Chicago’s northwest suburbs, connecting you with a collaborative team serving communities throughout the region.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Independently and jointly develop and manage a strategic relationship network and provide leadership resulting in business development activities that promote partnership and total design solutions in the area and increasing Wold’s market share.
• Engage in various business development activities to grow the practice, maintaining and developing new relationships that lead to revenue and high client satisfaction. 
• Responsible for client relationships from identifying client problems, partnership for a solution, funding, as well as thought and project leadership throughout a project to ensure the utmost client satisfaction, and long-term relationship following the sale. 
• Acts as champion throughout the RFP process, partnering with internal resources to assembly responses and prepare for interviews as needed. 

Essential Qualifications:

• 10 years of progressive experience in architecture, with demonstrated success in project delivery, team development, and client relationship management within the government sector. 
• Professional Licensure in Architecture with experience in Government Architecture 
• Experience in a Client Relationship/Experience Management and/or business development role with clients. 
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial self-starter with the ability to navigate complex bureaucracies and influence decision makers, and a strong desire to learn 
• Ability to establish and maintain strong and positive client relationships 
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and interpersonal skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to work as part of a team with professionals at all levels 
• Strong interpersonal skills, including communicating in person, by e-mail and by telephone 

How to apply: Interested candidates should apply online by submitting a completed application and resume.

Anticipated Application Deadline:  Applications are anticipated to be accepted through 12/31/2026

The position may be filled before this date or the application window may be extended based on business needs.

What we Offer:

We believe in supporting our employees through a comprehensive benefit offering including a hybrid work schedule, frequent employee events, 6% 401(k) match, PTO frontloaded for immediate use, FSA, HAS, FMLA, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Volunteer Time, License Reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance. 

Wold Architects and Engineers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value the perspectives and experience each individual brings to our integrated teams and the communities we serve. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.