> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4624490-director-solution-architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4624490-director-solution-architecture). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Solution Architecture - **Company:** Lessen, Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000 - $180,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Office, Performance Monitor - **Published:** November 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/director-solution-architecture/12123612?handler=ApplyRedirect ## About the Role * 5+ years in management consulting, solution consulting, value consulting, corporate real estate, or facilities management. * Exposure to Commercial Facilities Management, spanning both hard services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building systems) and soft services (janitorial, landscaping, grounds). * Strong understanding of dispersed, multisite portfolios - how organizations plan, budget, and manage FM operating expenses and capital expenditures across many locations. * Strong financial modeling skills and the judgment to build credible business cases from incomplete or inconsistent client data. * Experience presenting complex findings and recommendations to executive audiences in clear, practical terms. * Advanced Excel and presentation skills. * Strong ability to understand the operational outcomes needed through the client lens, and the ability to challenge the status quo for what is "best". Nice-to-haves * Experience in sales enablement - discovery frameworks, value models, proposal content, and presentations that help sales teams engage executive buyers. * Familiarity with BI tools or large operational datasets. * Exposure to healthcare, retail, or other distributed, multi-vertical portfolios., Senior level Senior level Cloud * Real Estate * Software * PropTech Manage major commercial construction projects across markets, overseeing design, staffing, schedules, subcontractors, budgets, procurement, quality, safety, risk mitigation, client communication, contract administration, and reporting. Visit sites, coordinate mobilization, prepare project documents and change orders, foster client relationships, and resolve issues to ensure project profitability and compliance. Top Skills: MS Office ## Description * Lead discovery with prospective clients across a range of industries to understand their portfolios, facilities operations, service performance, cost structure, and business priorities. * Analyze work order, spend, vendor, lease responsibility, and other available data to establish a defensible baseline and identify opportunities. Business case & proposal development * Build client-specific business cases that quantify potential value, state assumptions clearly, and distinguish measurable savings from broader operational benefits. * Develop proposals and executive presentations that connect Lessen's capabilities to each client's priorities. * Help clients evaluate value beyond price - visibility into FM cost and performance, service consistency, risk management, and time returned to local teams. Sales partnership & enablement * Partner with sales, operations, product, and implementation teams to shape solutions Lessen can deliver. * Support deal strategy and participate in client meetings through evaluation, proposal, and executive review. * Create repeatable models, discovery tools, benchmarks, and value narratives that improve the quality and speed of future pursuits., Leads facilities operations for assigned commercial service districts, overseeing Facility Managers, CSRs, vendors, work orders, budgets, compliance, and client performance. Develops facilities strategies, monitors operational and financial KPIs, manages risks, improves processes, integrates technology, resolves escalated issues, develops vendor relationships, and mentors staff. Requires extensive facilities management experience, people leadership, vendor coordination, and strong communication and organizational skills. Top Skills: Automation ToolsProprietary Database Lessen LLC Regional Relationship Manager 2 Months Ago Remote or Hybrid 90K-100K Annually Mid level 90K-100K Annually Mid level Cloud * Real Estate * Software * PropTech Manages regional client and vendor relationships while supporting profitable business results through KPI tracking, vendor performance analysis, strategic sourcing, negotiations, and cost optimization. Conducts client needs assessments, aligns vendors geographically, supports quality control checks, assists estimation and project teams, resolves issues, and collaborates cross-functionally. Travel is expected up to 40% of the time. Top Skills: ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordReno WalkScopesy Lessen LLC