Office Director - Architecture and Design
Company: Cuningham
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Are you ready to elevate your
career and make a lasting impact? The role of Office Director
offers a unique opportunity to lead, inspire, and shape the future
of our office while driving the success of our team. As a
senior-level leader, you’ll oversee operations, strategy, and
performance, ensuring that our office thrives both creatively and
financially. You’ll collaborate with top talent, partner with
industry leaders, and champion our firm’s vision for quality,
design excellence, and innovation. If you’re passionate about
leadership, adept at fostering growth, and energized by the
challenge of achieving ambitious goals, we encourage you to take
this next step in your professional journey. Together, let’s create
a brighter future for our team and the clients we serve. What you
will do Manage daily office operations, oversee budgeting, revenue
tracking, profitability and ensure compliance with regulations and
policies. Support business development by identifying local
opportunities, building relationships, and securing projects in
alignment with the firm’s growth strategy. Collaborate closely with
Market Sector Leaders to drive growth in your geography. Foster
strong relationships with local clients and partners, Represent the
firm within the regional business community to enhance visibility
and reputation. Recruit, mentor, and retain top talent while
fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative office culture.
Support staff development through training, feedback, mentorship,
and career growth opportunities. Proactively plan and participate
in meaningful in-office interactions to strengthen team
collaboration, foster innovation, and build relationships.
Collaborate with office leadership to share knowledge and
expertise, aligning office goals with regional and firmwide
business objectives as part of the "one-firm" approach. Serve as a
bridge between the office and firm leadership, advocating local
needs while implementing and communicating firmwide initiatives.
Champion design quality and innovation in all projects, maintaining
alignment with the firm’s reputation for excellence. Promote
sustainable and socially responsible design solutions tailored to
the local market. Drive the office's engagement in local community
and industry activities. Lead participation in projects and civic
initiatives that reflect the firm’s values and commitment to social
impact. What we look for Bachelor's or master's degree in a
relevant field. License to practice Architecture or Interior Design
strongly preferred. Minimum of 15 years of experience in the AEC
industry. Outstanding interpersonal and people management skills
including giving feedback, supporting employee growth, and
performance management. A proactive mindset with the ability to
drive change and think strategically. Comprehensive understanding
of business operations and strategy. Proven track record of
strategic sustainable growth, and business development. Exceptional
leadership abilities, fostering motivation and peak team
performance. Proficient in building relationships and delivering
engaging presentations. Compensation provided is based on our
national range which varies by work location and may also depend on
accreditation, experience and responsibilities. Our talent
management team can share more about the specific salary range for
your location during the hiring process. Compensation range updated
1/18/2026. Benefits: Cuningham offers a variety of benefits to
employees including health insurance, dental insurance, vision
insurance, an employee wellness program, life and disability
insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid
time off. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support
parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications,
analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our
recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring
decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more
information about how your data is processed, please contact
us.
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