Principal - Healthcare

MOREgroup; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, and vision insu

401(k) employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Training and professional development

Job summary

MOREgroup is seeking a dynamic Principal to join our team in Virginia, expanding our healthcare practice. The role provides leadership for the Southeast region, driving business growth and serving as a trusted client advisor.

You will lead design and technical efforts, oversee delivery from design to construction administration, and mentor staff while strengthening client relationships and firm profitability.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of architecture experience with at least 10+ years in healthcare architecture.
• Virginia licensed architect is required.
• Strong leadership and executive-level client engagement is essential.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and technical leadership to deliver innovative 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, planning, and project performance monitoring.

Skills

Healthcare architecture

Executive leadership

Client engagement

Project delivery

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Virginia 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 healthcare practice across our Virginia market 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 Virginia licensed is required.
• 15+ years of experience in architecture practice, with at least 10+ years in healthcare architecture.
• Strategic mindset and executive-level client engagement with ability to execute and drive.
• Exceptional at leading large, complex healthcare projects with proven track record in client leadership and project delivery.
• Technical depth with robust background in healthcare 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 Chantilly, VA / Washington, DC area or surrounding area.
• Travel to clients within the Virginia 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