Principal Architect

Summary

Principal Architect

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

About the Opportunity

An established architecture and design practice is seeking an experienced Architect to lead and grow its Baltimore office. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior-level professional to take ownership of a local team, strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in the continued growth of the practice.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong architectural background, proven leadership experience, and the ability to balance project delivery, business development, and team management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations and continued development of the Baltimore office.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and industry partners.
• Identify new business opportunities and support the growth of the local practice.
• Oversee project delivery from initial planning and design through construction.
• Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and leadership to architects and project teams.
• Ensure projects meet client expectations, quality standards, budgets, and schedules.
• Collaborate with wider regional and national teams to support business objectives.
• Represent the practice at industry events and develop a strong presence within the local market.

Experience & Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect (RA) with an active licence, ideally in Maryland or eligible for reciprocity.
• Significant experience within an architecture practice, including senior-level project and team leadership.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Strong understanding of project management, financial performance, and practice operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects.

Job Description

Principal Architect

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

About the Opportunity

An established architecture and design practice is seeking an experienced Architect to lead and grow its Baltimore office. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior-level professional to take ownership of a local team, strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in the continued growth of the practice.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong architectural background, proven leadership experience, and the ability to balance project delivery, business development, and team management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations and continued development of the Baltimore office.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and industry partners.
• Identify new business opportunities and support the growth of the local practice.
• Oversee project delivery from initial planning and design through construction.
• Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and leadership to architects and project teams.
• Ensure projects meet client expectations, quality standards, budgets, and schedules.
• Collaborate with wider regional and national teams to support business objectives.
• Represent the practice at industry events and develop a strong presence within the local market.

Experience & Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect (RA) with an active licence, ideally in Maryland or eligible for reciprocity.
• Significant experience within an architecture practice, including senior-level project and team leadership.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Strong understanding of project management, financial performance, and practice operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects.