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Jacobs · 20 hours ago

Architectural Practice Lead (GA)

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $230K/yr

15+ years exp

Jacobs is a company focused on reinventing tomorrow by solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking an Architectural Practice Lead who will champion design innovation, mentor staff, and deliver exceptional service to clients in the Buildings Market, while leading multi-discipline teams to deliver sustainable solutions.

Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate

Responsibilities

Champion design leadership by driving innovative, sustainable, and aspirational solutions for our clients

Apply deep architectural and technical expertise to ensure excellence in performance, quality, and safety across all project phases

Develop and maintain client networks; participate in key client meetings, presentations, and public engagements as a primary contributor and ambassador for Jacobs

Lead and influence critical decisions, including Go/No-Go evaluations and market sector opportunity assessments

Partner with regional leadership—including Operations, Market Growth, Architecture, and Client Account Management—to shape strategy, growth, and market positioning

Initiate, prepare, and review proposals; participate in RFP/RFQ interviews, including team formation, workplan development, and pricing strategy

Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within project and design teams, promoting mentorship, accountability, and continuous improvement

Guide the development, coordination, and quality of project documents in alignment with Jacobs’ Quality Program

Set, monitor, and act on Client Expectation and Client Satisfaction Survey feedback to ensure strong relationships and project success

Lead communication and engagement plans, conducting regular status reviews with stakeholders and clients

Monitor and manage project financial metrics, schedules, staffing, and risk mitigation strategies to maintain project health

Provide effective team leadership to enhance delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and add measurable business value

Ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations and maintain fully staffed, multidisciplinary teams for successful project delivery

Qualification

Registered Architect (RA)AEC buildings experienceProject financial managementMaster’s degree in ArchitectureNCARB certificationNetworking skillsPresentation skillsCommunication skillsMentoring skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited program

Professional Registered Architect (RA)

15+ years of AEC buildings experience as a client‑facing Architect, Design Project Manager, or similar role

Strong involvement in professional organizations, with exceptional networking, presentation, and communication skills

Demonstrated success leading multiple projects and mentoring cross‑discipline teams

5+ years of management experience with direct client engagement and full project responsibility, including end‑to‑end delivery of new construction projects

5+ years as a licensed Project Architect

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively in multi‑discipline, multi‑office, and Global Integrated Delivery (GID) environments

Solid understanding and application of project financial management