IA Interior Architects · 1 day ago
Architectural Manager
IA Interior Architects is a leading firm specializing in architectural design, and they are seeking a Senior Strategic Delivery Manager / Architectural Manager to lead their remote Strategic Delivery Studio. This role involves overseeing project execution, managing a team of architects, and ensuring quality and efficiency across multiple concurrent projects.
Responsibilities
Acts as the single point of contact for all Strategic Delivery requests across IA studios to assess project needs and resource assignments
Interfaces directly with executive-level client stakeholders to shape design strategy and business impact
Presents ideas and solutions confidently and persuasively to IA internal leaders and internal teams
Maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key clients and identifies opportunities for deeper engagement
Manages and oversees numerous projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
Partners with Project Managers to monitor financial performance and identify areas requiring additional services or resources
Implements and maintains efficient workflows to support speed and quality in a high-volume environment
Identifies risks or opportunities for improvement and proactively recommend solutions
Advises on project work plans and resourcing strategies in alignment with design goals
Leads and develops a remote team of architects and technical professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance
Fosters a collaborative, inclusive studio culture that reflects IA’s design values and promotes professional growth
Responsible for assembling, hiring, onboarding, and cross-training a diverse team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited architecture or design program
15+ years of experience in commercial architecture and design
AIA Licensed Architect required
Proven experience building and leading cross-functional, high-volume design and documentation teams and driving business objectives, including defining workflows, KPIs, and governance structures
Demonstrated success managing large-scale, complex project delivery and team operations, successfully navigating multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities and deadlines
Proven ability to define and communicate a clear vision for the studio
Guides internal teams toward impactful, brand-aligned design solutions
Fosters an environment of open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect
Comprehensive knowledge of commercial interior and exterior shell/core architecture, their unique design processes, and documentation standards
Deep understanding of architectural production processes, including BIM standards, REVIT workflows, and quality control
Strong project management and financial oversight skills with the ability to drive efficiency and maintain quality under tight deadlines
Expertise in interior design principles, standards, and execution to include technical drawing and detailing
Ability to establish and maintain documentation standards, perform QA/QC reviews, and ensure design intent is carried through deliverables
Knowledge of cost optimization strategies and resource allocation in global delivery contexts
Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCad and Adobe Creative Suite
Proficiency in MS Office applications
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with experience leading cross-functional teams across time zones
Strong presenter, collaborator, and facilitator of ideas across teams and with clients
Ability to engage with senior leadership, internal clients, and cross-functional teams to align around strategic objectives
Skilled in managing expectations and delivering on time and budget
Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire collaboration, trust, and accountability among teammates in a remote setting
Preferred
Experience managing a remote workforce across multiple time zones is strongly desired
Company
IA Interior Architects
IA Interior Architects is a interior achitecture firm provide interior architecture services for business.
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