Director of Architecture

About You:

OneFourTwo Design Group (142) is a design-forward architecture firm operating as a strategic partner within a design-build platform. We focus on delivering thoughtful design, strong client relationships, and real project execution for sophisticated developers, builders, and end users who value clarity, accountability, and results.

As we continue expanding our Philadelphia presence, we are looking for a senior leader to help shape the market, strengthen client relationships, and grow our regional impact. We are seeking an experienced architectural leader who is equally comfortable developing client relationships, leading teams, and guiding design direction. This is a seller-doer leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys being highly engaged with clients, projects, and team development. This person will work closely with the firm's leadership team and our design-build partners to pursue opportunities, deliver exceptional projects, and build a strong, collaborative team in the Philadelphia market.

A Day in the Life:

Business Development & Market Leadership

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with developers, builders, and end users
• Serve as a client-facing leader in proposals, presentations, interviews, and strategic discussions
• Leverage industry relationships and reputation to generate new opportunities
• Help define and communicate 142’s value proposition within a design-build environment
• Represent the firm at industry events, networking opportunities, and client engagements

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Serve as Principal-in-Charge and/or Project Executive on key projects
• Guide projects from early concept through execution, balancing design quality, schedule, and cost
• Deliver an exceptional client experience through clear communication and proactive leadership
• Collaborate seamlessly with design-build partners, consultants, and internal teams

Team Building & Leadership

• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing architectural team
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, client-focused culture
• Support recruiting, professional development, and long-term team growth
• Help establish scalable processes and best practices as the office grows

Strategic Vision & Design Leadership

• Provide design direction and maintain high design standards
• Contribute strategic insight to market positioning and practice growth
• Encourage innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking design solutions
• Help shape how design excellence integrates with speed and execution

Why Join 142 and Our Design-Build Partners

• Opportunity to shape and grow a regional practice, not just maintain one
• Access to a strong design-build platform with real project momentum
• Direct influence on client relationships, pursuits, and team growth
• Work with sophisticated clients on complex, high-impact projects
• Culture focused on ownership, accountability, collaboration, and long-term relationships

Necessary Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters in Architecture & 10-15+ years of relevant architectural experience
• Proven success developing client relationships and winning work
• Strong presence in meetings, presentations, and client interactions
• Demonstrated leadership experience building or mentoring teams
• Strong design sensibility with practical delivery understanding
• Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial mindset
• Established industry credibility and professional network preferred
• Licensed Architect preferred
• Collaborative, relationship-driven, no-ego leadership style
• Alignment with both 142’s design-driven approach and design-build execution environment

What We Can Offer You:

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to have award-winning office cultures. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement (including exam fees for licensure) 
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

At OneFourTwo Design Group,  our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.