National Award-Winning Studio & Winner of Design Firm of the Year is actively seeking a Managing Principal for their new Seattle office. With over 20 offices across the U.S., the award-winning architecture + design firm specializes in K-12 through college/university, healthcare, sports, and corporate business sectors across the U.S. The company has won over 500 design awards and is recognized for shaping learning environments for students and the community. It's well-established culture has also led the firm being named to the list of “Best Places to Work.” For over forty years, the multidisciplinary studio has created a client base of more than two hundred clients, a list that includes university systems, hospital systems, school districts, and Fortune 500 companies.
We're seeking an accomplished architectural leader to establish and grow a new office in the Seattle-to-Everett corridor for a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture firm. This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up—shaping office culture, developing key client relationships, and defining our regional presence—all while leveraging the resources, expertise, and support of an established firm.
As the founding office leader, you'll drive business development, lead design excellence, build and mentor a talented team, and deliver projects that make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
What You'll Do
Establish and lead the strategic growth of a new office serving the Greater Seattle region
Cultivate and deepen client relationships across K-12 and higher education sectors
Oversee project design and delivery with a commitment to quality, innovation, and design excellence
Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing, collaborative team
Partner with firm leadership to align office goals with the company's broader vision and values
Here's What You'll Need:
Licensed architect with 15+ years of experience, including demonstrated leadership
Prior K-12 and/or Higher Education experience required
A strong professional network within the Puget Sound AEC community
Proven track record in business development and client relationship management
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex, mission-driven projects
A passion for design excellence and a collaborative, people-first leadership style
This position provides an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a respected architectural firm while advancing both client success and firm growth.
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in engineering, architecture, retail, marketing/sales, information technology, legal, HR, finance & accounting with growing and like-minded companies.
Organizational Values
Team Collaboration – We treat each candidate and employer as a member of the team. As with any successful team, timely and effective collaboration is paramount. We are dedicated leaders of the recruitment process, ensuring our candidates and employers succeed.
Communication – We ensure candidates and companies are given real-time feedback on the status of the recruitment process to ensure all parties are satisfied.
Culture – Corporate culture and fit are critical to the long-term success of being any hire hired. We are
dedicated to evaluating company culture and validating a candidate’s potential fit in all recruitment's.
Results Orientated – Our goal is to find the right candidate for all of our clients – We succeed
when candidates and clients realize a long-term employment.
Growth – To help facilitate the companies’ growth and revenue with our skilled Professionals.
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