Architect – Municipal Market Lead - Tampa Bay
Position Summary
Stengel Hill (SH) is seeking an experienced, licensed Architect to lead and help grow our Municipal sector in the Tampa Bay market. This leadership role is intended for a seasoned professional with strong project leadership experience, demonstrated success managing complex public-sector projects, and the ability to effectively lead teams, build client relationships, and support market growth initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring a well-rounded background in municipal and government-related project types, experience leading projects through all phases of design and construction, and confidence interacting with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams. Candidates with an established professional network, client relationships, or business development experience within the Tampa Bay and Florida municipal market are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Overview
- Lead complex municipal/public-sector architectural projects through all phases of design and construction while providing guidance to project teams and supporting client relationships
- Provide leadership and oversight to project teams, consultants, schedules, and deliverables to support successful project execution
- Collaborate with Principals and firm leadership to support strategic client relationships, project pursuits, and growth opportunities within the municipal market
- Represent Stengel Hill within the municipal sector through professional organizations, industry involvement, networking, and client engagement opportunities
- Provide technical leadership, project coordination, and quality control for project documentation and deliverables
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, consultant coordination, and project interviews as needed
- Prepare and review construction documents, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and construction administration documentation
- Coordinate with internal design and technical teams to ensure projects align with client goals, project scope, schedule, and budget
- Mentor and support the professional development of architectural staff and project team members
- Maintain working knowledge of applicable building codes, permitting processes, and public-sector project requirements
- Support business development efforts, client relationship management, and municipal market growth initiatives, as applicable
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
- Active Florida Architect license required
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive architectural experience, including experience leading complex projects, managing project teams, and supporting client relationships
- Demonstrated experience with municipal, civic, government, or other public-sector project types
- Strong knowledge of building systems, construction materials, detailing, and applicable codes
- Experience managing projects through all phases of design and construction administration
- Strong communication, organizational, and client relationship skills
- Revit proficiency required; working knowledge of AutoCAD a plus
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing professional relationships, municipal market familiarity, or client connections within the Tampa Bay and/or Florida public-sector market
- Experience participating in project pursuits, interviews, and business development activities
- Experience mentoring and leading architectural staff