Sports and Venue Practice Leaders

175,000-225,000

HybridPermanentUSBuildingsArchitectureDallas, TX, United States
Sports and Venue Practice LeaderDallas, Texas | Hybrid | Full-Time
The OpportunityAn established architecture and design firm is seeking an accomplished Sports and Venue Practice Leader to grow and lead its Dallas-based sports, recreation, and entertainment practice.
This senior leadership opportunity combines market strategy, business development, and team leadership with hands-on oversight of significant projects. You will shape the practice’s regional direction, strengthen client relationships, win new work, and guide projects from early vision through delivery.
The ideal candidate is a licensed architect with at least 15 years of relevant experience, strong industry relationships, and a demonstrated ability to build a successful design practice.
Key Responsibilities
  • Practice Strategy and Growth:
  • Develop and execute a strategic business plan in partnership with firmwide, regional, and studio leadership.
  • Identify market opportunities and establish priorities for business development, investment, and sustainable growth.
  • Lead client engagement and strategic pursuits, including capture planning, teaming, proposals, and presentations.
  • Guide go/no-go decisions and develop long-term client account strategies.
  • Project and Client Leadership:
  • Provide senior oversight of selected sports, recreation, and entertainment projects from concept through construction and, where applicable, operations.
  • Serve as a trusted client advisor, bringing strategic insight and sound business judgment to complex projects.
  • Maintain accountability for design quality, client satisfaction, financial performance, and risk management.
  • Collaborate with design, project management, and technical leaders to deliver successful outcomes.
  • Team Development:
  • Partner with leadership on strategic hiring, succession planning, and professional development.
  • Coordinate talent across studios to support pursuits and project delivery.
  • Mentor emerging leaders and build a diverse, high-performing team with a strong leadership pipeline.
  • Market Presence and Thought Leadership:
  • Strengthen the practice’s industry profile through expertise in market trends, innovation, sustainability, and equitable design.
  • Collaborate with marketing and practice leadership to showcase project work and specialist expertise through communications, media, and industry engagement.
  • Build lasting relationships across the sports, recreation, and entertainment community.
  • Collaboration and Design Excellence:
  • Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing across studios and disciplines.
  • Champion design excellence, sustainability, and innovation across pursuits and projects.
  • Promote an inclusive culture grounded in shared learning and strong client service.

Qualifications:
  • At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in sports, recreation, and entertainment architecture.
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.
  • Active architectural licensure.
  • Proven success growing and leading a relevant architecture practice, including winning work and developing markets.
  • Strong client and industry relationships.
  • Strategic leadership skills, with the ability to balance long-term goals and immediate execution.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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