Architectural Solutions Leader
About the Role
The Architectural Solutions Leader serves as the face of the company’s architectural business, responsible for building long-lasting relationships with architects, designers, contractors, developers, brokers, owners, and end users. This role acts as a trusted advisor—connecting design intent, construction knowledge, and business outcomes to create demand for prefabricated interior construction and architectural product solutions. Reporting to the Director of Account Management & Sales Operations, this position bridges architecture, design, construction, and business development to expand the company’s presence within the architectural, design, real estate, and construction communities. The ideal candidate combines strong construction and design knowledge with consultative sales ability and experience in demountable walls, prefabricated interiors, modular construction, DIRTT, Falkbuilt, or related architectural solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with architects, interior designers, contractors, developers, brokers, owners, and end users.
- Serve as the primary external representative for the architectural business, creating confidence in the company’s expertise, solutions, and execution capabilities.
- Influence project specifications through education, consultation, and early design involvement.
- Lead discovery meetings, need assessments, and solution-development discussions.
- Provide technical guidance on prefabricated construction systems and project applications.
- Deliver presentations, CEUs, product demonstrations, and thought-leadership sessions.
- Collaborate with estimating, design, and project teams to develop winning solutions.
- Represent the company at industry associations, networking events, and market functions.
- Share competitive intelligence, market trends, and client feedback with leadership.
Requirements
- Commercial construction methods and building systems.
- Healthcare construction and codes.
- Architectural design process and documentation.
- Design-build and design-assist project delivery.
- Prefabricated construction methodologies.
- Demountable wall systems and interior architectural products.
- BIM, Revit, and construction technology platforms.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or minimum 7+ years of experience in architectural products, commercial interiors, architecture, construction, or related industries.
- Experience with Falkbuilt, DIRTT, Teknion, Haworth Enclose, Steelcase Walls, Allsteel Beyond Walls, or similar solutions preferred.
- Experience conducting architectural presentations and specification development preferred.
- Knowledge of workplace strategy, healthcare, education, and commercial office environments preferred.
Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with architects, designers, contractors, developers, owners, end users, and internal project teams.
- Ability to prepare and deliver professional presentations, product demonstrations, CEUs, and project-related communications.
- Ability to read, interpret, and discuss architectural drawings, specifications, proposals, and construction-related documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence design decisions and build client confidence.
- Ability to calculate basic project-related figures, including quantities, square footage, percentages, pricing adjustments, and budget estimates.
- Ability to understand and apply basic geometry and measurements used in space planning, construction layouts, and architectural product applications.
- Ability to evaluate client needs, project requirements, design intent, and technical constraints to recommend appropriate architectural product solutions.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to effectively use CRM, presentation, construction technology, and design-related platforms such as BIM, Revit, or similar tools.
- Ability to manage multiple client relationships, project pursuits, presentations, and internal coordination activities simultaneously.
Benefits
- A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees. Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays.
- A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development.
For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit Suddath Careers and scroll down to view our employee benefits.
Working Conditions
Cubicle working environment. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Activity:
- Stand - Under 1/3 Time
- Walk - Under 1/3 Time
- Sit – Over 2/3 Time
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Over 2/3 Time
- Reach with hands and arms – 1/3 to 2/3 Time
- Climb or balance – None
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – Under 1/3 Time
- Talk or hear – Over 1/3 to 2/3 Time
- Taste or smell – None
- Physical Activity Level: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Manual Dexterity: Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
- Special Vision Requirements: Close vision and ability to adjust focus.