Principal Architect

It is essential that the candidate be very articulate with exceptional presentation and communication skills. The Principal will report to the Partner in Charge of the Client on tasks and deliverables and work directly with them to ensure the facilitation of a project's completion on time, on/under budget, and meeting the company's quality and client service standards. Operational: The Principal Architect will ultimately be responsible for the delivery of services, maintaining/supporting the culture, and working as part of the management team to follow the established policies and procedures within the office.The Principal Architect will oversee client relations, including project team performance and overall client satisfaction.Ensure that the project conforms to a contractual agreement with the client; meeting the project program requirements, all set budgets, goals, and work assignments for their project team that clearly defines project expectations.Supervise and manage the various staff assigned to their teams to produce quality sets of documents that comply with the deliverable requirements for all phases of the project.Organize and direct the architectural and/or consulting teams to execute the work in an orderly, timely, and coordinated manner. Management/Leadership: The Principal Architect will promote a support structure to further develop the abilities of the staff.The Principal Architect will also be responsible for overseeing the recruitment of new staff to supplement an already very talented team.Ability to professionally communicate verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, consultants, and vendors (always being respectful).The Principal Architect will have experience in leading and facilitating meetings and presentations for the Client(s).Willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain the reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in the decision-making process; make timely decisions.Directs, organizes, and mentors junior staff with responsibility oversight of their assignments.The Principal Architect will be familiar with construction administration in the region and have a firm understanding of project costs, procurement/project delivery, and project phasing. They will be able to guide the project team and Client with regard to scheduling phased projects.Provides leadership, resources, and technical advice for the generation of construction documents including detailing and finishing applications, ensuring adherence to design intent, client standards, and follow through.Occasional travel is required.The Principal Architect will participate in professional organizations that are important to their Clients.The Principal Architect will be known as a leader in the field of Educational Architecture.

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