Principal - Education

Huckabee | a MOREgroup brand; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Training and professional development opportunities

Job summary

Huckabee | a MOREgroup brand, located in Charleston, SC, is seeking a dynamic Principal to enhance our K-12 Education practice throughout Carolina. This leadership role demands a professional degree in Architecture and over 15 years of experience in the field, with 10+ years focused on K-12 projects.

The selected candidate will drive business growth, mentor teams, and offer technical leadership in delivering innovative architectural solutions. Benefits include competitive compensation and comprehensive insurance options.

Qualifications

• Professional degree from an accredited Architectural program and South Carolina licensed is required.
• 15+ years of experience in architecture, with at least 10+ years in K-12 experience.
• Prior experience working with the Office of School Facilities (OSF).

Responsibilities

• Provide design and technical leadership for architectural solutions.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.
• Mentor staff and foster a collaborative environment.
• Guide clients through long-term planning and maintain relationships.

Skills

K-12 architecture expertise

Strategic mindset

Client engagement

Public speaking

Collaborative leadership

Excellent communication skills

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Job description

MOREgroup is a family of architecture, design, and engineering brands that collaborate with passion and purpose to serve communities across the nation. We are proud to focus on spaces that make a profound contribution to a strong social infrastructure where generations thrive. Our practices work with healthcare, education, and civic architecture clients to create environments that inspire. Together, we are more.

Some of the things you can expect working at MOREgroup…

• Contributing to a passionate, entrepreneurial team within a growing company.
• Values that emphasize integrity, excellence, service and a platform for connection and collaboration.
• MORE opportunities and MORE resources to impact the communities we collectively serve.

Position Summary

MOREgroup is seeking a dynamic Principal to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to expand our K-12 Education practice across our Carolina markets and help shape the future of a growing, forward-thinking organization.

This role will be pivotal in providing leadership to the Southeast region, driving business growth, serving as a trusted client advisor, and establishing MOREgroup as an industry leader within the market. If you are energized by working on meaningful projects that serve our communities, alongside an industry-leading team – this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and technical leadership to deliver innovative, high-quality architectural solutions.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are on schedule, on budget, and meet firm standards.
• Oversee project delivery from design through construction administration.
• Mentor staff and foster a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Guide clients through long-term planning and maintain strong, trusted relationships.
• Support financial health through budgeting, planning, and project performance monitoring.

Business Development & Strategy

• Build and sustain strong client relationships to drive repeat and new business, including conducting regular executive touchpoints, attending board meetings and events for key districts, and attending industry conferences and events.
• Lead RFQs, RFPs, interviews, and direct award proposals.
• Collaborate with marketing and strategy teams on proposals, narratives, and subconsultant coordination.
• Track business development metrics and represent the firm externally.
• Support long-term business planning, profitability, and culture.

Qualifications & Skills

• Professional degree from an accredited Architectural program and South Carolina licensed is required.
• 15+ years of experience in architecture, with at least 10+ years in K-12 experience.
• Prior experience working with the Office of School Facilities (OSF).
• Strategic mindset and executive-level client engagement with ability to execute and drive.
• Technical depth with robust background in K-12 planning and design.
• Strong business acumen with collaborative leadership style.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, public speaking skills, and interpersonal abilities.

Location

• Must be located in South Carolina, preferably Greenville, SC or Charleston, SC.
• Travel to clients within the Carlonia market is required, as needed.

Benefits

This role offers competitive compensation and is eligible for participation in our comprehensive benefits programs including:

• Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Training and professional development opportunities