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We are seeking a driven and client-focused Architectural Practice Lead to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia, supporting Jacobs’ East Region. This role is ideal for a design leader who combines creative excellence with technical rigor, and who thrives on shaping the future of architecture across diverse markets.

As an Architectural Practice Leader, you will champion design innovation and quality, mentor staff and deliver exceptional service to clients in the Buildings Market. You will bring a recognized presence in the industry, with experience delivering transformative projects in a variety of markets, with demonstrated experience in corporate, commercial, hospitality, higher education, sports and entertainment, and urban regeneration-scale developments. You will also leverage your architectural expertise and previous buildings experience to lead multi-discipline teams in delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for our clients. This role requires direct engagement with clients and strong technical knowledge aligned with project scope.

You will collaborate closely with the Operations Director, Market Growth Director, and Client Account Managers for Cities & Places, and work in partnership with architectural leaders throughout the company to drive overall strategy and approach. For each project, you will interface with discipline leads, senior Project Architects, and Design Managers. You are accountable for project health—financial performance, team effectiveness, client relationships, safety, and quality.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will lead with a seller‑doer mindset—cultivating strong internal and external client relationships, identifying high‑value market opportunities, and representing Jacobs as a strategic, trusted partner. You’ll guide design vision and technical excellence across complex, high‑profile projects while steering project performance, client satisfaction, and team collaboration.

You will:

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

* Apply deep architectural and technicalexpertiseto ensure excellence in performance, quality, and safety across all project phases.

* Develop andmaintainclient networks;participatein 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;participatein 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.

* Guidethe development, coordination, and quality of project documents in alignment with Jacobs’ Quality Program.

* Set, monitor, and act on Client Expectation and Client SatisfactionSurveyfeedback 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.

You will be accountable for overall project health—financial performance, team effectiveness, client relationships, safety, and quality—while elevating Jacobs’ reputation as a leader in design and delivery within the built environment.

What You Bring to the Table

You are:

* A recognized design leader with a proven portfolio spanning corporate, commercial, hospitality, higher education, sports and entertainment, and urban regeneration projects.

* Adept at balancing creativity with technical rigor—delivering design excellence while meeting performance, compliance, and client expectations.

* 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

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

* Master’s degree in Architecture

* NCARB certification

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.