Lead Principal Architect & Design Strategy Leader

Dacon; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Dacon Corporation invites a seasoned Principal Architect to lead PDA Associates, shaping design, strategy, and project delivery. The role requires licensure in New England, 25+ years of experience, and a proven ability to mentor teams and win client trust.

You will drive design excellence, oversee technical quality, and advance the firm's design-build capabilities while partnering with clients and leadership to grow the practice.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with 25+ years of experience in New England.
• Experience leading design teams in a design-build environment.
• Strong ability to engage clients and translate needs into architectural solutions.

Responsibilities

• Attend client sales meetings and presentations.
• Mentor staff in sales presentation and client relationship skills.
• Establishes key design concepts and positioning for PDA.
• Promote new and innovative methods of design and execution.
• Oversee design processes to ensure timely delivery and quality.

Skills

Client presentation

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Architect licensure (New England)

Job description

Dacon Corporation invites a seasoned Principal Architect to lead PDA Associates, shaping design, strategy, and project delivery. The role requires licensure in New England, 25+ years of experience, and a proven ability to mentor teams and win client trust.

You will drive design excellence, oversee technical quality, and advance the firm's design-build capabilities while partnering with clients and leadership to grow the practice.