Education and Science Principal

About the role

We are seeking a Principal to lead the Education and Science practice in the Southeast region. This role involves setting strategic direction, building and maintaining a high-value client portfolio, leading pursuit efforts, and directing project teams.

Responsibilities

• Setting strategic direction for the Education and Science sector across the region
• Building and sustaining a high-value client portfolio through genuine, lasting relationships
• Leading pursuits from pre-positioning through close — and owning the results
• Directing project teams with the confidence of someone who's done it before

Requirements

• Proven experience winning and delivering complex Education and Science projects
• The drive to grow a market, not just manage one
• A reputation clients remember and competitors notice

Qualifications

• Experience working across science and education — with biotech, pharma, and academic clients
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 15 years related experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience on large-scale projects
• Experience leading project teams and making client presentations
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
• Strong team leadership, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on large-scale science and higher education projects
• Experience with biotech, pharma, or corporate science clients
• Experience with general higher education academic buildings and programs
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional science and education market
• Proven business development experience in education and science consulting industry
• Working knowledge of Revit

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.