Managing Principal

Wolff/Lang/Christopher Architects, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 142,666 - 213,999; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Dress for your day policy

Parental leave

401(k) program

License bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Additional PTO

Licensure exam prep library

Job summary

Wolff/Lang/Christopher Architects, Inc. seeks a Managing Principal in California to lead a growing office, interact with senior clients, and oversee project teams to ensure client satisfaction and successful delivery of services.

The role requires 15+ years in architecture with at least 10 years in team management, and a current state registration as an architect. The position offers a competitive base salary with incentives and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior K-12 and/or Higher Education experience.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the architectural profession, with no less than 10 years managing project teams and processes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to defining and guiding the strategic plan for the regional area.
• Oversee delivery of services, culture development, and process execution in the offices.
• Establish and develop relationships with potential clients with Marketing & BD support.
• Promote staff development and oversee recruitment of new staff.

Skills

Project leadership

Staff development

Education

Registered Architect (state license)

Job description

Managing Principal – Role Overview

The Managing Principal will serve as a top-level manager in a successful, growing office. He or she will interact regularly with senior representatives of current and prospective clients, overseeing all client relations, including project team performance and overall client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic: Contribute to defining and guiding the strategic plan throughout the Regional geographic area.
• Operational: Ultimately responsible for the delivery of services, the development of culture and the execution of processes within the offices.
• Marketing/Business Development: Establish and develop relationships with potential clients, working closely with the firm’s Marketing & BD departments to develop new opportunities.
• Management/Leadership: Promote a support structure to further develop the abilities of the staff and oversee recruitment of new staff.

Qualifications

• Prior K-12 and/or Higher Education experience.
• Registered Architect in your state of residence.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the architectural profession, with no less than 10 years managing project teams and processes.

Compensation

The actual offered base salary for California locations will vary depending on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, work location, and internal equity. The salary range for this position is $142,666.00 – $213,999.00.

Compensation may include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses in addition to base salary and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

Benefits

• Alternative work scheduling, hybrid schedule & remote work options, and flexible "dress for your day" policy.
• Paid parental leave for birth or adoption, 401(k) program, Costco/Sam's Club membership $4,000 license bonus.
• Employee Assistance Program, additional PTO between Christmas and New Year’s, birthday off, community involvement through recreation & service.
• Online professional licensure exam prep library, weekly continuing education lunch & learn sessions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PBK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants can be considered for an opportunity without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, criminal history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.