Principal Architect - Data Centers

Location: Phoenix, AZ; McLean, VA; Washington, DC; Houston, TX; Addison, TX; Portland, OR; other U.S. office locations may be considered Workplace type: Office / project-based Type: Full-time Pay: $125,000–$200,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications Must-haves: 15+ years of experience within an architecture, design, or A/E firm Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture or a related field Strong experience leading large architectural teams, studios, or business units Proven responsibility for studio operations, financial performance, staffing, and resource planning Strong client relationship management and executive-level communication skills Proven business development experience, including identifying opportunities and generating new revenue Experience leading proposals, RFP responses, and strategic pursuits Experience managing large, complex building programs from design through delivery Strong understanding of project financials, budgets, staffing, risk, and overall project performance Experience leading and developing Project Managers, architects, designers, and other team members Ability to manage teams and resources across multiple offices or geographic locations Strong strategic planning, organizational leadership, and change-management experience Nice-to-have skills or certifications: Licensed Architect Significant data center or mission-critical architecture experience Experience leading hyperscale or large-scale data center programs Existing relationships within the data center, technology, or mission-critical market Experience managing a national or regional architecture practice Strong track record of bringing in new clients and growing existing accounts Experience with annual business planning and studio-level P&L responsibility Experience integrating teams across multiple markets and offices #J-18808-Ljbffr MEP Resources