Principal - Education

MOREgroup; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

MOREgroup is seeking a dynamic Principal to lead its Southeast K-12 practice from the Carolina markets. The role focuses on expanding the education portfolio, mentoring teams, and delivering design-led facilities that serve communities.

You will shape strategy, maintain trusted client relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and firm standards. Greenville/SCTravel required.

Qualifications

• Professional degree from an accredited Architectural program and SC licensure required.
• 10+ years of architecture experience, with at least 10 years in K-12 projects.
• Experience working with the Office of School Facilities (OSF) preferred.
• Strategic mindset with executive-level client engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and technical leadership to deliver high-quality architectural solutions.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• 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 relationships.
• Support financial health through budgeting and project performance monitoring.
• Drive business development and build strong client relationships across the Southeast.

Skills

Leadership

Executive client engagement

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Architectural degree

SC licensure

K-12 experience

Job description

About MOREgroup

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.

About MOREgroup

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

Project Practice Leadership

• 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 Carolina 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
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Paid parental leave