Overview
We are partnering with a well-established, multidisciplinary professional services firm seeking a Project Architect - Team Lead to join a growing architectural team. This individual will play a key role in leading project development, design, and delivery efforts while partnering closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality architectural solutions.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced architect who enjoys balancing client relationships, project leadership, technical design, and team collaboration while contributing to a wide variety of commercial, governmental, educational, industrial, and institutional projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
Project Development & Client Management
- Collaborate closely with clients to understand project goals, priorities, and long-term objectives
- Develop creative and practical architectural solutions aligned with client needs
- Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle
Project Management & Team Leadership
- Lead project teams by assigning responsibilities, establishing timelines, and monitoring progress
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing project environment across internal teams and stakeholders
- Manage multiple projects while balancing scope, schedule, quality, and client expectations
Architectural Design & Coordination
- Lead and coordinate architectural design efforts from early planning through project completion
- Participate in facility assessments, programming, and design development activities
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support successful project execution
Project Delivery & Construction Coordination
- Support project delivery including bidding, negotiations, and contract development
- Coordinate contract administration and construction management efforts for mid- to high-complexity projects
- Ensure successful execution during construction through collaboration with project stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a collaborative and technically strong architect who enjoys leading teams, managing client relationships, and delivering high-quality projects.
Ideal candidates are:
- Strong project leaders with excellent organizational skills
- Effective communicators who thrive in collaborative environments
- Experienced in managing architectural projects from concept through construction
- Comfortable balancing client-facing responsibilities with technical project execution
Qualifications
Required
- 10+ years of architectural experience
- 5+ years of recent project management experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (or equivalent experience)
- Active Wisconsin architectural license or ability to obtain licensure
- Experience leading projects across commercial, governmental, educational, industrial, or similar environments
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
Preferred
- Experience with Revit (2+ years preferred)
- Proposal development, contract negotiation, and client management experience
- Experience leading and winning project pursuits and proposals
- Multi-state licensure or ability to obtain licensure in additional states
Why This Opportunity
- Join a respected, growth-oriented professional services organization
- Opportunity to lead meaningful projects across diverse markets
- Collaborative team environment with strong technical resources
- Career-building opportunity with leadership visibility and long-term growth potential
Additional Information
- Team-oriented and client-focused culture
- Opportunity to contribute across project development, design, and construction phases
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

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