Regional Director, Architecture & Engineering

About This Role

Directing the regional architecture and engineering operations in the Southwest is the core of this executive leadership role. The Regional Director will guide the Arizona operation, strengthen its capabilities, and help shape the next chapter of the business, with influence across people, operations, client strategy, financial performance, project delivery, and long-term growth. The role suits a leader who combines commercial instincts with the credibility to lead experienced architecture and engineering professionals.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for regional architecture and engineering operations, translating broader business priorities into measurable goals for growth, execution, and team performance
• Own regional business results across revenue, profitability, forecasting, utilization, staffing, resource planning, and overall operational health
• Recruit, coach, develop, and retain high-performing professionals while strengthening leadership capabilities and succession planning across the organization
• Unite architecture, engineering, project management, and supporting functions around an integrated approach to project delivery, quality, resource allocation, and client service
• Maintain executive oversight of significant projects, helping teams navigate delivery risks, contractual requirements, financial challenges, and complex client matters
• Strengthen relationships with key clients and prospects while partnering with practice leaders on business development, pursuit strategy, presentations, negotiations, and market expansion
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve workflows, communication, technology adoption, operational consistency, and scalable business practices
• Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning, organizational development, growth initiatives, and the integration of future expansion opportunities
• Represent the organization within the regional A&E community while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, professional development, and technical excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering Management, or a related discipline
• 15 or more years of progressive experience within architecture, engineering, multidisciplinary consulting, or a closely related professional services environment
• Significant leadership experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams, business operations, project delivery, client relationships, and organizational performance
• Demonstrated financial and business acumen, including responsibility for revenue, profitability, forecasting, utilization, staffing, and resource planning
• Proven ability to develop leaders, build high-performing teams, strengthen organizational capability, and successfully navigate periods of growth or change