Principal - Education

MOREgroup; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Training and professional development

Job summary

MOREgroup is seeking a dynamic Principal to grow our K-12 Education practice across the Carolinas, shaping the future of a forward-thinking firm.

The role provides Southeast leadership, driving business growth, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients while advancing MOREgroup as an industry leader in the market.

Qualifications

• Professional degree from an accredited architectural program and SC license required.
• 15+ years of architecture experience with at least 10+ years in K-12 projects.
• Experience with the Office of School Facilities (OSF) preferred.
• Strategic leadership with executive-level client engagement and delivery excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and technical leadership to deliver high-quality architectural solutions.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to meet schedules and budgets.
• 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 trusted relationships.
• Support financial health through budgeting, planning, and performance monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Executive engagement

Public speaking

Strategic mindset

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring staff

Budgeting

Education

Professional architectural degree

South Carolina architecture license

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.

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