Principal Architect

Actalent; Seattle (WA); Híbrido; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Actalent is seeking a Principal Architect to lead and oversee major architecture projects from planning through completion in Seattle. You will partner with design, technical, and project management leadership to drive strategy, client satisfaction, and financial performance, while guiding staffing and risk management.

The role emphasizes senior-level oversight across complex projects, client relationship management, and active participation in business development within a hybrid work

Formación

• 15+ years in architecture or AEC leadership roles.
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary projects.
• Proven client relationship management and business development.
• Strong understanding of project financials, contracts, and staffing.

Responsabilidades

• Provide executive leadership and oversight of large architectural projects through planning to completion.
• Partner with design, technical, and project management leadership to set strategy and ensure delivery.
• Maintain high-level client relationships, including presentations and negotiations.
• Support business development by cultivating client relationships and pursuing opportunities.
• Oversee project financial performance: budgets, profitability, invoicing, and resource planning.
• Guide staffing strategy and coordinate internal/external resources.
• Monitor schedules, consultant performance, quality, and delivery.
• Identify and mitigate project, contractual, and financial risks.
• Lead and develop project teams while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve project performance and broader business objectives.
• Represent Actalent in the local AEC community and industry engagement.

Conocimientos

Executive leadership

Client relations

Project strategy

Budgeting & financials

Staffing & resource planning

Risk management

Mentorship & team development

Educación

Professional degree in Architecture

Architectural licensure

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Principal ArchitectJob Description

We are seeking an experienced architectural leader to provide executive oversight of major projects while supporting the continued growth of the practice. This individual will partner with design, technical, project management, and operational leadership to drive project success, client satisfaction, financial performance, and business development.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight of large, complex architectural projects from planning through completion.




• Partner with design, technical, and project management leadership to establish project strategy and ensure successful delivery.




• Lead and maintain high-level client relationships, including presentations, negotiations, issue resolution, and ongoing account development.




• Support business development efforts by cultivating client and partner relationships, participating in pursuits, and identifying opportunities for growth.




• Oversee project financial performance, including budgets, profitability, scope management, invoicing, and resource planning.




• Guide staffing strategy and coordinate internal and external resources to meet project needs.




• Monitor project schedules, consultant performance, quality, and overall delivery.




• Identify and mitigate project, contractual, and financial risks.




• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams while fostering collaboration and accountability.




• Partner with operational and financial leadership to improve project performance and achieve broader business objectives.




• Represent the organization within the local AEC community and support industry engagement.

Essential Skills

• 15+ years of architecture, design, or related AEC experience




• Significant experience leading large and/or complex projects and multidisciplinary teams




• Proven client relationship management and business development experience




• Strong understanding of project financials, contracts, staffing, and resource planning




• Experience providing senior-level oversight across multiple projects or client accounts




• Professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field




• Architectural licensure strongly preferred




• Healthcare experience preferred but not required




• Experience within complex institutional, commercial, higher education, science & technology, civic, or similar project environments is highly transferable

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Executive Project Leadership




• Client & Business Development




• Financial & Operational Management

Work Environment

The work environment is hybrid, allowing for a balance between remote work and in-office collaboration. The role involves interacting with various technologies and equipment pertinent to architectural practice. The setting is professional, requiring business attire to maintain a conducive atmosphere for client engagement and team collaboration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance 401(k) with employer match


• Paid time off & holidays


• Paid parental leave


• Short- and long-term disability


• Life insurance


• Professional development opportunities

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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