Civic Architecture Practice Leader

Lionakis; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Every-other-Friday off

Bonus plan

401(k) match

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

Lionakis in Irvine seeks an Associate Principal or Principal to lead and grow the Civic Project Practice, shaping client partnerships and firm strategy while mentoring teams.

This leadership role blends executive oversight, business development, and project management across education projects, emphasizing profitability, staffing, and quality.

You will leverage a Southern California network, collaborate across disciplines, and drive high-impact civic design initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or interior design (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 16 years of relevant professional experience.
• Established Southern California professional network within justice, government and other public sector project markets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• California Licensed Architect.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Civic Project Practice across Orange County and Southern California.
• Develop and execute long-term market and practice strategies with Market and Firm leadership.
• Provide leadership for planning, programming, design, and project management on education projects.
• Lead marketing and business development aligned with the Firm’s strategic plan.
• Represent the Firm at industry events and client networks.
• Serve as Principal-in-Charge for assigned projects, overseeing quality, profitability, staffing, and revenue performance.
• Review fee proposals, service scopes, and staffing plans.
• Mentor and coach to support professional growth and succession planning.
• Collaborate across studios, markets, and disciplines to support Firm-wide initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or interior design

California Licensed Architect

Job description

Lionakis in Irvine seeks an Associate Principal or Principal to lead and grow the Civic Project Practice, shaping client partnerships and firm strategy while mentoring teams.

This leadership role blends executive oversight, business development, and project management across education projects, emphasizing profitability, staffing, and quality.

You will leverage a Southern California network, collaborate across disciplines, and drive high-impact civic design initiatives.