Director of Architecture / Architecture Department Head

DiClemente Siegel Design Inc.•Southfield, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DiClemente Siegel Design Inc. (DSD), a veteran-owned architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, is seeking an experienced, visionary, and operationally driven leader to guide its architecture department. The department head will set strategic, technical, and design direction; support the professional growth of the team; strengthen operations; and oversee the development and success of the firm’s architectural practice. The role holds executive responsibility for a studio of 6 to 10 architectural professionals and works alongside the firm’s Mechanical and Electrical Engineering departments in an integrated architecture and engineering delivery model. The department head will serve as architect of record and seal work overseen by the department. The position is based in DSD’s Southfield office and includes regional travel to client sites and professional field observations.

Requirements

Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) from an accredited program.
Current Registered Architect (RA) license in the State of Michigan.
At least 20 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years managing an architectural team, studio, or department.
Deep understanding of construction documents, building codes, and advanced project delivery systems.
Proficiency governing Revit/BIM 360 environments and Navisworks workflows.
Proven project delivery experience in at least two core markets: Automotive/Industrial, Commercial, K–12/Higher Education, or Healthcare.
Willingness to travel regionally to client sites and conduct professional field observations.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture staff, including workload management, reviews, and mentoring.
Coordinate closely with internal Mechanical and Electrical engineering heads to improve cross-discipline collaboration and resolve building-system conflicts.
Establish, maintain, and enforce corporate Revit/BIM and documentation standards.
Review codes and field conditions and seal architectural documents as Architect of Record.
Own primary client relationships from initial programming through project closeout.
Prepare proposals, fee scopes, and schematic design presentations.
Oversee project quality, profitability, and schedules throughout programming, design, and construction administration.
Travel regionally to client sites and conduct professional field observations.

Benefits

Paid time off and holidays.
Flexible daily morning start times for an 8-hour workday.
Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
401(k) matching and health savings account options.
Paid project mileage and travel expenses.
Profit-sharing plan.
Learning and development opportunities.
Company-paid life insurance.
Lunch-and-learn professional development sessions.
Reimbursement for professional license and association membership fees and project travel.
Company-funded assistance for accredited field-related education.
Company-sponsored staff and family outings.
Exclusive corporate discounts.
Employee use of a company-owned northern Michigan condominium.