Principal Architect

TYG; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TYG in Baltimore seeks an experienced Architect to lead and grow its local office. You will own the Baltimore team, strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in expanding the practice.

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

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect (RA) with an active licence, ideally in Maryland or eligible for reciprocity.
• Senior-level project and team leadership experience.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Project management

Client relationships

Communication

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

RA license

Job description

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.