Architect

Job Description

Job Description

K-12 Leader / Client Leader – Architect

Location: Cleveland, OH

Salary: $100k+ (based on experience)

About the Firm

A nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and construction practice has been shaping innovative learning and civic environments for more than a century. With a 125-year legacy and a team of over 150 professionals across multiple U.S. locations, the firm blends design excellence with technical rigor to deliver thoughtful, community-focused projects.

Employees thrive in a collaborative, inclusive culture that values professional growth, creative problem-solving, and long-term relationships. Team members enjoy ongoing development opportunities, from in-house training and mentorship to industry conferences and leadership workshops, ensuring every architect can chart a clear path to advancement.

Your Role

Seeking a K-12 Leader to join the team in Cleveland, Ohio (full-time). This position is for a degreed architect—licensed or actively pursuing licensure—with 10+ years of architectural experience and a strong focus on K-12 school projects .

As a Client Leader , you will:

• Drive business development, manage client relationships, and lead contract negotiations.
• Educate clients on the design process while collaborating with project managers to ensure the financial success of each project.
• Maintain consistent client contact, foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, and ensure client goals are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present design concepts and assist with production of high-quality construction documents for competitive bidding.
• Provide ongoing project support during bidding and construction, including occasional evening/weekend meetings and periodic travel to client sites.

Required Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Architecture; licensed or on the path to licensure.
• 10+ years of architectural experience with a strong focus on K-12 school projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage school projects through all design and construction phases.
• Working knowledge of OFCCP regulations and the Federal Contractor Compliance Manual (FCCM).
• Strong knowledge of building codes, ADA, and educational planning standards.
• Proficiency in BIM 360/Revit and familiarity with design software such as Microsoft 365, Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Lumion, and Enscape.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and short-/long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax childcare and healthcare reimbursement accounts.
• 401(k) with up to 3% discretionary match.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays (New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Good Friday [½ day], Juneteenth, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving [Thu/Fri], Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve).
• Performance-based bonus plan and reimbursement for travel/business expenses.