Healthcare Principal - Charlotte

About the role

Seeking an experienced Healthcare Principal to provide strategic leadership across healthcare-focused architectural projects. This individual will drive project delivery, client engagement, business development, and team leadership while ensuring design excellence and successful project outcomes. The role combines design expertise, project management, client relationship management, and market growth responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior design professionals and multidisciplinary project teams to guide architectural design and planning efforts.
• Lead client engagement throughout all project phases.
• Oversee the development of design presentations, project documentation, and construction drawings.
• Present design solutions to clients, stakeholders, and review committees, incorporating feedback as needed.
• Manage project scope, schedule, staffing, and budget across all phases of work.
• Ensure coordination between architecture, engineering, and specialty consultant disciplines.
• Lead project delivery from planning and design through construction.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and emerging leaders.
• Support business development initiatives and identify opportunities for market growth.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to generate repeat business.
• Contribute to project pursuits, proposals, and interviews.
• Help drive revenue growth through successful project acquisition and delivery.
• Pursue continuing education and professional certifications.
• Stay current with industry trends, building technologies, materials, and best practices.
• Participate in professional organizations, conferences, and industry events.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Architect; NCARB certification preferred.
• 10+ years of architectural experience with significant healthcare project expertise.
• Proven experience leading complex healthcare projects and client relationships.
• Strong understanding of healthcare planning, design, building systems, and project delivery.
• Proficiency with Revit and other industry-standard design, documentation, and visualization software.
• Strong communication, presentation, leadership, and relationship-management skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and mentoring staff.

Skills

• Revit
• SketchUp
• Bluebeam
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Project management and ERP software experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and flexible leave programs
• Parental leave
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Retirement savings programs and employer contributions
• Professional development support
• Volunteer and community engagement opportunities
• Collaborative workplace culture focused on innovation, learning, and growth