Principal Architect – Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Supervise staffing assignments and assemble project teams to ensure exceptional execution in design, technical capabilities, and project management.

• Generate new client relationships and annual revenue in alignment with a top-line revenue target.

• Hold accountability for the performance of project teams, the design and delivery of contracted projects, and the management of both internal and external resources.

• Collaborate with market leaders to establish strategic directions for the design practice studio, ensuring alignment with firm-wide objectives and yearly business plans.

• Direct the development and execution of a consistent Rhythm-of-Business within the studio.

• Regularly meet with market leadership and Senior Project Managers to ensure design initiatives are in sync with project budgets and client objectives.

• Spearhead firm-wide strategic initiatives, including the annual business planning process.

• Facilitate cross-market cooperation, regional design practice development, and integration of project teams.

• Assess internal and external risks and implement strategies for risk mitigation.

• Lead project proposals, responses to RFPs, and initiatives for business development.

• Create and manage the annual operational budget for the studio.

• Cultivate client relationships and identify growth opportunities.

• Work with market leadership to approve new work and strategic endeavors.

• Engage in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes.

• Evaluate team member performance, provide constructive feedback and guidance, and oversee goal setting and performance evaluations.

• Collaborate with firm leaders and strategic partners to drive ongoing improvement.

• Act as a subject-matter expert and a resource for the entire firm.

• Execute tactical strategies that align with annual business plans and overall firm objectives.

• Address conflicts, implement changes, and facilitate challenging conversations.

• Develop and implement internal Learning and Development resources.

• Ensure quality of deliverables, client satisfaction, and financial performance across regional offices and studio sectors.

• Make strategic decisions regarding staffing, business operations, and resource allocation.

• Balance internal initiatives with billable work across teams and studio sectors.

• Promote a safe, comfortable, and equitable work environment.

• Participate in community activities and philanthropic events.

• Contribute to staffing modifications, promotions, and strategic team development.

• Support the professional growth of individuals and project teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or a related discipline.

• Over 15 years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.

• Certification as a licensed professional is preferred.

• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale business operations and studio-wide financial management.

• Demonstrated capability to effectively lead diverse studio teams while executing both tactical and strategic plans.

• Previous experience in leading the development and execution of large-scale strategic initiatives.

• Proven background in business development efforts, including identifying growth opportunities, as well as contributing to the creation of project proposals, RFP responses, and qualifications statements.

• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to cultivate collaborative team environments.

• Proven ability to manage staffing resources across internal markets and multiple teams, including those located in different physical sites.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain robust client relationships.

• Previous involvement in organizational planning for future states.

• Proven ability to navigate conflict successfully while managing through change.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employer-sponsored employee healthcare plan with reduced cost premium options.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Short and long-term disability insurance.

• Paid Time Off.

• Seven paid holidays.

• Three floating holidays.

• Employer-sponsored Family Planning Program.

• Employer-paid parental leave.

• Opportunities for learning and career development.

• Employee wellness programs.

• Employee assistance program.

• Participation in a 401K plan with a company match percentage after a waiting period.

• Monthly recognition events, happy hours, summer gatherings, and an end-of-year holiday celebration.

• Initiatives focused on sustainability and promoting inclusion and belonging.