Project Director

Project Director – Architecture
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Company: MCG Architecture (Represented by Luxus Group)
Salary Range: $110,000 – $150,000 annually (DOE)
Total Compensation Package: $150,000 – $185,000+ (including full benefits, performance incentives, and retirement contributions)

Why You’ll Love This Role

Join MCG Architecture as a Project Director and lead high-impact architectural projects from proposal to completion. You’ll guide project teams, manage client relationships, and have direct influence over project budgets, contracts, and deliverables. This role is perfect for an experienced, licensed Architect seeking leadership growth, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to shape the firm’s projects and culture.

What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day Impact)

Project Leadership & Management

• Lead projects from budgeting, proposals, design, through completion

• Ensure teams meet quality, schedule, contractual, and budget goals

• Mentor staff and foster a high-performing, collaborative team environment

• Participate in project staffing, monitor labor and billable time, and oversee resource allocation

Client & Business Development

• Maintain and grow client relationships; identify new business opportunities

• Support proposals, negotiate contracts, and monitor project revenue

• Collaborate with other offices to leverage business opportunities

• Provide client referrals and maintain strong professional networks

Contract & Budget Oversight

• Review and approve project agreements, budgets, and fee structures

• Monitor project expenses, labor, and profitability

• Ensure timely invoicing, collections, and financial tracking

Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure technical and design standards are met across all projects

• Maintain awareness of codes, ordinances, and licensing requirements

• Review team deliverables, correspondence, and project documentation

• Sign and stamp drawings where applicable

Office & Team Leadership

• Contribute to office management and strategic decisions

• Provide mentoring, feedback, and professional development to project teams

• Support a culture of ethics, safety, and professional standards

• Participate in office functions and cross-office collaboration

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Licensed Architect (state of practice)

• 10+ years of experience in architectural design and project leadership

• Proven experience managing large projects, budgets, and teams

• Strong contract negotiation, client management, and business development skills

• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication abilities

Preferred:

• Experience mentoring teams and fostering professional growth

• Technical proficiency across all project phases, from schematic design through construction closeout

• Experience with multiple project types including commercial, institutional, and multi-family

Personality Traits & Work Style

• Entrepreneurial and proactive

• Detail-oriented, organized, and mature

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and negotiation skills

• Able to handle multiple projects and clients simultaneously

• Approachable, collaborative, and professional

Why MCG Architecture

• Work flexibility in Cleveland, OH

• Competitive base salary and total compensation package

• Opportunity to lead high-visibility projects and grow into senior leadership

• Collaborative culture focused on mentorship, quality, and innovation