Senior Architect / Principal Architect

Job Description

A rare opportunity is now available for a licensed architect who is ready to move beyond project execution and into executive leadership.

For over 35 years, our firm has built an exceptional reputation throughout the commercial and industrial markets, earning nearly all of our work through long-standing relationships and word-of-mouth referrals. Today, we are entering an exciting new chapter following our acquisition by a large, financially strong international engineering organization.

Due to growth and expansion, we are seeking a Senior Architect who will become the next leader of the practice and ultimately assume the role of Principal Architect and future CEO.

This is not simply another senior architect position, it is an opportunity to inherit and grow an established architectural practice with significant resources, expanded capabilities, and long-term ownership potential.

• Clearly defined plan into a Principal Architect and CEO position
• Direct mentorship and transition support from the firm's founder
• Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the practice for years to come

• Part of a growing multidisciplinary organization with hundreds of engineers and technical professionals
• Access to established client relationships and opportunities across multiple states
• Strong financial backing and significant growth potential

Unlike many leadership roles in architecture, you will not be burdened with administrative tasks such as HR, accounting, back-office functions, or corporate infrastructure responsibilities.

The parent organization handles these functions, allowing you to focus on:

• Client relationships
• Business development
• Team leadership
• Project delivery
• Strategic growth initiatives

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Opportunity to participate in the long-term value creation of the business

Our projects primarily include:

• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Warehousing and distribution centers
• Commercial office developments
• Tenant improvement projects
• Retail developments
• Healthcare facilities
• Multifamily and investment-grade housing projects
• Feasibility studies and facility management services

This is a highly technical practice with an emphasis on practical, buildable solutions rather than highly conceptual design work.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and project stakeholders
• Guide the strategic growth of the architecture division
• Eventually assume responsibility for leading the entire office

• Expand relationships with existing clients
• Pursue new opportunities and markets
• Leverage the parent company's national and international relationships

• Mentor and develop architects, project managers, and technical staff
• Oversee project production and quality
• Manage staffing, workflows, and project delivery processes

• Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight
• Ensure projects are delivered successfully from concept through construction
• Maintain exceptional client service and long-term relationships

• Licensed Architect (RA)
• Approximately 20+ years of architectural experience
• Strong technical architectural background
• Experience managing teams and project delivery
• Business development, client management, or project pursuit experience
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to lead meetings and build trusted client relationships
• Proficiency overseeing technical drawing production and mentoring staff
• Desire to transition into executive leadership