Principal Architect / Architectural Division Manager

Description Are you a visionary Principal Architect / Architectural Division Manager ready to take charge of an architectural division in Colorado Springs, CO? Join a respected, design-build general contractor known for delivering exceptional custom homes, commercial buildings, and community projects while fostering lasting client relationships! This is a rare leadership opportunity to take full ownership of an established architectural division, shape its future, grow your own team, and enjoy the entrepreneurial freedom to drive business success with a steady pipeline of projects already in place. Qualifications and responsibilities for this Principal Architect / Architectural Division Manager position include: Active Colorado Architect license required, with strong experience in architectural design, project management, construction documentation, and project delivery. Proven leadership abilities with experience managing architectural teams, client relationships, consultants, project budgets, and overall project profitability. Experience with commercial and/or custom residential projects, including luxury homes valued at $2M–$5M, renovations, schools, churches, and other commercial facilities. Ability to independently oversee an architectural division, including staffing, hiring decisions, business development, operational planning, and financial performance. Lead architectural projects from conceptual design, planning, and entitlements through construction documents, permitting, contract administration, and construction completion. Prepare project proposals, conceptual cost estimates, code reviews, and architectural documentation while ensuring quality, compliance, and profitability. Coordinate with clients, engineers, consultants, contractors, and internal construction teams to deliver successful design-build projects while maintaining strong professional relationships. Manage and mentor an existing architectural team while identifying opportunities to expand the division, improve operations, and grow the business. Salary: $115,000 - $135,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Compensation may be flexible for highly qualified candidates, with potential performance-based bonuses once established and the division is operating consistently. Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching, two weeks of paid vacation (negotiable for senior candidates), standard paid holidays, and a company-provided cellphone or phone bill reimbursement. Additional perks include potential relocation assistance, the possibility of working remotely one day per week once established and meeting expectations, and the opportunity to lead and grow an established architectural division with significant operational autonomy. DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career! Apply Now! Don't miss out on this chance to make a significant impact on your career. Apply now, and let's explore where this exciting opportunity can take you. PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT | ARCHITECTURAL DIVISION MANAGER | DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE | LICENSED ARCHITECT | PROJECT ARCHITECT | ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER | COLORADO ARCHITECT LICENSE | DESIGN-BUILD CONSTRUCTION | COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE | CUSTOM RESIDENTIAL DESIGN | CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION | ARCHITECTURAL LEADERSHIP