Architect Director

STV is seeking an accomplished, well-rounded architectural leader to head our Architecture practice in the Philadelphia office and help advance our national Buildings practice. This senior leadership role is for a professional with equal strength in management, design excellence, and technical delivery with a strong portfolio in Higher Education and public sector work.

The Head of Architecture will work closely with other studio leaders nationwide and partner directly with the National Director of Architecture to elevate design standards, ensure technical rigor, and help shape the firms architectural practice at the national level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Philadelphia Architecture practice setting local design vision, driving technical quality, and cultivating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and staff growth.
• Direct complex building projects from planning and concept design through construction documentation and closeout ensuring innovation, constructability, and client satisfaction.
• Be a visible leader in Higher Education and public markets engaging with clients and stakeholders to win and deliver impactful projects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and business development teams supporting strategic pursuits, proposals, interviews, and thought leadership.
• Actively contribute to STVs national architecture practice sharing best practices, aligning standards, and partnering with peers and the National Director of Architecture to drive excellence firmwide.
• Mentor and develop architectural staff at all levels building a cohesive, high-performing studio that attracts and retains top talent.
• Oversee multiple project teams and resources ensuring budgets, schedules, and deliverables consistently meet STVs standards and client expectations.

Qualifications:

• Professional degree in Architecture; active U.S. architectural license required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience delivering complex building projects, including significant Higher Education work.
• Proven leadership success in balancing design, technical excellence, and project management.
• Demonstrated ability to build client trust, represent the firm publicly, and win work.
• Advanced proficiency with Revit/BIM workflows and standard industry design tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills, with the confidence to lead local teams and collaborate at the national level.

Why Join STV:
Youll play a key role in driving the growth and quality of our Philadelphia Architecture practice while shaping the direction of our national Buildings group. We offer the opportunity to lead meaningful projects, work with dedicated colleagues, and grow your career in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Compensation Range:

Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (16 days) Paid Holidays (8 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.