Principal Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Principal Architect

Overview
We are supporting an established architecture firm seeking a Principal Architect to join its leadership team and play a key role in guiding the firm’s continued growth. This position combines client leadership, strategic oversight, and operational responsibility while helping shape the long-term direction of the practice.

The Principal Architect will serve as a senior advisor to clients, oversee major accounts and project portfolios, and collaborate with firm leadership to strengthen market presence, project delivery, and organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic client relationships and oversee major project engagements

• Guide project delivery to ensure design quality, client satisfaction, and financial performance

• Contribute to firmwide strategy, growth initiatives, and long-range planning

• Provide leadership and mentorship to project teams and emerging leaders

• Support business development efforts and expand key client partnerships

• Promote alignment between project outcomes and the firm’s mission, values, and market goals

• Help foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional development

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture

• Licensed Architect required

• Approximately 20+ years of progressive experience within an architecture or multidisciplinary design firm

• Demonstrated success managing client relationships and supporting business development efforts

• Strong understanding of project delivery, contracts, budgets, and risk management

• Experience leading project teams and overseeing complex project portfolios

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Additional Notes

This is a highly visible leadership role suited for an experienced architect who brings both design and business perspective , and who is interested in contributing to the long-term growth and direction of an established practice.