Architecture Manager & Business Development Lead

GHD • Anchorage, AK

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

GHD is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Project Director-Architect to advance the growth of its architecture practice across all building sectors. This role, based in Anchorage, AL, will function as a Lead Architect, Project Manager, and Seller-Doer, focusing on winning work, project delivery, and team leadership. It combines high-impact business development with hands-on project involvement, suitable for an entrepreneurial design professional skilled in client cultivation, work acquisition, and leading delivery teams. This is a key position for a motivated architect who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and is passionate about shaping the built environment through a diverse project portfolio. The role operates within a hybrid work model, requiring three days a week in the office for collaboration and connection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.
• Architectural licensure in the U.S. (required) or active progress toward licensure.
• 12-20 years of architectural experience, including project involvement in multiple building types.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams, delivery excellence, and business development.
• Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Competency with Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and design communication tools.

Nice To Haves

• Strategic deepening of GHD’s presence in Hospitality and Entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and grow client relationships across target markets (civic, education, commercial, industrial, transportation, infrastructure-related facilities) and strategically deepen GHD’s presence in Hospitality and Entertainment.
• Lead opportunity identification, positioning, and pursuit strategy for new and existing clients.
• Partner closely with US West Design Studio leadership to drive growth, revenue targets, and key account development.
• Collaborate with market sector leaders across GHD to coordinate integrated, multidisciplinary offerings.
• Represent the Architecture Design studio and GHD brand at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations.
• Support proposal development, interview strategy, and client presentations.
• Serve as project architect, design lead, or technical advisor for select projects across a broad range of building types.
• Lead conceptual design workshops, visioning sessions, and planning discussions with clients and stakeholders.
• Integrate architectural solutions with engineering, interiors, landscape architecture, and environmental teams for a seamless, multidisciplinary approach.
• Ensure high standards of design quality, documentation, and project execution from concept through construction.
• Mentor emerging design talent and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance studio culture.
• Serve as the responsible lead for managing project financial health from contract execution to close out, including work plans, instructions, contract types, delivery approaches, invoicing, payments, and project health metrics to manage budget, schedule, and scope.
• Act as a subject matter expert in an area of technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team.
• Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging external regulation and industry best practices.
• Manage a portfolio of complex customer relationships and/or a small team of account managers.
• Execute on a plan for strategic win management.
• Develop a personal network to represent the organization at business sector events to promote the organization and enhance its reputation.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model
• Equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior