Architecture Lead
- Location
- Norfolk, VA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Director
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Registered Architect
- NCARB certification
- architectural design
- client relationship management
- business development
- project budgeting
Also useful
- NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture
- Master of Architecture
About the role
For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.
Shape the future of our architectural practice while leading transformative projects as our Architecture Lead. In this pivotal role, you'll serve as the primary client leader for B&N Architecture in the Virigina region, building lasting relationships, driving business development, and delivering exceptional project experiences. You'll orchestrate the growth of our practice through strategic client engagement while mentoring talented staff and maintaining the highest standards of design excellence.
What You'll Do
- Combine technical architectural expertise with business development acumen to grow our practice while delivering exceptional projects that exceed client expectations
- Foster new client relationships from initial contact through project completion
- Extend and help maintain existing established and successful relationships
- Drive business development, including marketing initiatives, proposals, and presentations (with support from our Marketing and Communications team)
- Mentor and manage staff, fostering a collaborative environment
- Actively participate in project delivery to ensure outstanding client experiences
- Oversee project performance, budgets, schedules, and risk management
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in architecture from an NAAB-accredited program required; Master of Architecture from an NAAC-accredited program preferred
- Registered Architect in the state of employment, or eligibility for reciprocal licensure through NCARB certification
- 15+ years of professional experience
- Proven track record building and maintaining client relationships
- Excellent communication skills with keen attention to detail
- Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
- Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others
Equal opportunity and legal notices
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Click here to view our Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Policy Statement.
Notice to Recruiting Agencies
Burgess & Niple partners with external recruiting firms on a limited, as-needed basis. These relationships are coordinated through our Human Resources (HR) team. Recruiting firms may submit candidates only through an active, approved agreement with Burgess & Niple HR. Resumes submitted without such an agreement, including those sent directly to hiring managers or employees, will be considered unsolicited and ineligible for placement fees.
From Burgess & Niple's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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