Project Director/Business Development - Architecture

About the role

GHD's US West Design Studio is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Project Director-Architect. This role plays a key role in advancing the growth of the architecture practice across all building sectors, with a particular emphasis on Hospitality and Entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and grow client relationships across all target markets—civic, education, commercial, industrial, transportation, infrastructure-related facilities—while strategically deepening GHD’s presence in Hospitality and Entertainment.
• Lead opportunity identification, positioning, and pursuit strategy for new and existing clients.
• Partner closely with the 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 the broader GHD brand at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations.
• 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, advisory, 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.
• Act as subject matter expert in an area of technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team.
• Develop a personal network of senior managers within the business sector and represent the organization at business sector events.
• Manage ongoing relationships with identified customer segments to ensure their needs are met, providing themes, summary analyses, and recommendations for changes based on customer input.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.
• Architectural licensure in the U.S. (preferred) or active progress toward licensure.
• 10-15 years of architectural experience, including project involvement in multiple building types.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client management, and work winning.
• Relevant experience in Hospitality and/or Entertainment design—hotels, resorts, restaurants, venues, leisure environments, or themed experiences.
• Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Competency with Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and design communication tools.