Director - Architectural Design Team

Director - Architectural Design Team Adecco - 3.7 Springfield, MO Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $100,000 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications AutoCAD Microsoft Excel 3 years Revit Project management Commercial construction Construction Senior level Leadership Communication skills Full Job Description Director - Architectural Design Team: Confidential Search - Location: Springfield, MO Job Type: Full-Time Remote: No, on-site Salary: $80K+ based on experience and credentials Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K and PTO Relocation: Not available Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Integration - Build and lead a high-performing team of architects, drafters, permit specialists, and project managers Combine the current manufacturing drafting team with your facility's design/drafting functions under one umbrella Develop a culture of servant-minded leadership, accountability, and cross-functional clarity Coach, mentor, and hold team members to high standards of communication, ownership, and follow-through Project Management Oversight - Oversee the full lifecycle of modular building projects once design begins - from internal kickoff to final handoff Ensure project managers coordinate effectively across departments and serve as the primary point of contact for both internal teams and external clients Drive visibility of project timelines, milestones, and impacts across scopes Equip project managers to think ahead, anticipate issues, and balance client needs with what's best for the company Support PMs in making smart, timely decisions when projects shift or challenges arise Architectural & Design Leadership - Ensure all modular building designs meet functional requirements, building codes, permitting regulations, and aesthetic standards Support the development of standard models and scalable design systems Drive coordination between architectural designers, permit specialists, and manufacturing detailers Permitting & Compliance - Oversee multi-state permitting strategy and timelines Ensure proactive status updates and realistic expectations across internal and external stakeholders Balance cost, time, and compliance in submittals and corrections Department Development & Strategy - Build the design department into a fully aligned and scalable support structure for modular growth Work closely with leadership to identify future team needs - including building an internal engineering team Identify what's working, fix what's not, and develop SOPs where needed - but only after deeply understanding the current processes What Success Looks Like - A well-structured team with clear roles, communication standards, and accountability Seamless handoffs to manufacturing with clean, code-compliant design packages Confident project managers who can see the big picture and protect the company while serving the customer Improved permitting timelines and increased visibility of permitting status across the company Growing alignment between departments, fewer surprises, and better decision-making due to clear communication and ownership You and the CEO have full confidence that your team, and facility, is moving the company forward Who You Are - A high-integrity leader who acts like an owner Servant-minded, humble, and willing to do the work while building others up Confident making decisions and clear in how you communicate Strategic in how you manage people and systemsbut not afraid to get tactical when needed Committed to living out our core values: Creative, Honorable, Respectful, Innovative, Synergistic, and Total Ownership Qualifications - 8+ years of experience in architecture, design, project management, or permitting (ideally in modular or commercial construction) 3+ years in a leadership or director - level role, with proven team-building experience Familiar with multi-state permitting processes, modular design, and production/drafting coordination Strong communicator with a track record of driving cross-functional alignment Proficient in industry-standard tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Excel; familiar with Teams-based communication and spreadsheet-based tracking Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience. Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) retirement plan. Paid time off and company holidays. Professional development and continuing education opportunities. Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance