Architecture Manager

Pond & Company

The Role

Overview

Lead design oversight and manage architectural teams across multiple project types.

Key Responsibilities

  • design review
  • design coordination
  • process improvement
  • resource alignment
  • strategic coordination
  • talent acquisition

Tasks

-Assist and support project pursuits in concert with Pond’s programs and our marketing teams. -Coordinate with the DA on overall strategic direction for the group. -Align resources in our multiple offices to foster a more collaborative and effective approach to quality in Design. -Plan, implement, oversee and actively manage our design review process. -Responsible for branding the Pond architectural team as an industry recognized quality design firm internally and externally. -Assist the DA in recruiting and hiring for all offices. -Improving processes for receiving architecture design work from various pillars and programs, including federal, industrial, municipal, higher education, and commercial clients. -Scheduling internal Design Review Meetings (DRM’s) to foster an environment of collaboration and excellence in design. -Responsible for working with project managers and the design team for continued design coordination during the project lifetime. -Support the Architecture Managers in guiding program managers to make informed design decisions that ensure high-quality outcomes. -Scheduling team design review sessions early in the process to guide and steer the design as needed.

Requirements

  • 15+ years
  • architecture license
  • ncarb
  • b.arch
  • leadership
  • teamwork

What You Bring

-Ability and desire to help with the team’s growth and its capabilities. -15+ years of related experience including people and project management. -Ability to work well within a team environment in multiple locations, positive attitude, multi-task and self-motivated to produce high quality work. -Effective people management and leadership skills. -Architecture License is required. NCARB certification is preferred. -B. Arch or M. Arch at an accredited university.

The Company

About Pond & Company

-Evolved into a multidisciplinary consultancy blending engineering, architecture, planning, and construction oversight. -Privately held and backed by private equity, delivers both small‑scale and complex large‑scale programs across public and private sectors. -Project portfolio spans federal, energy, transportation, industrial, life‑sciences, and commercial markets globally. -Typical engagements include pre‑FEED/FEED design, asset integrity, environmental/regulatory compliance, and full construction management. -Renowned for specialized services like fueling systems, medical‑sterilization facilities, and NESHAP emissions compliance. -Handles diverse geographies and regulations. -Team agility enables rapid scaling of integrated, cross‑discipline project groups tailored to client and project needs.

Sector Specialisms

Government

Energy

Transportation

Industrial

Life Sciences

Manufacturing

Water & Wastewater

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

Planning

Architecture

Engineering

Program & Construction Management

Federal

Aviation

Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical

Chemical

Food and Beverage

Medical Device

Power Generation

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Process & Chemical Engineering

Fire Protection

Security Clearance

-offers contingent on satisfactory background check results. -pre‑employment background checks conducted on all candidates.