Principal - Healthcare

E4H Environments for Health Architecture | a MOREgroup brand; Chantilly (VA); On-site; 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 holidays

Training and professional development opportunities

Job summary

E4H Environments for Health Architecture, a MOREgroup brand, is seeking a Principal in Chantilly, VA. This pivotal role focuses on expanding the healthcare practice and leading teams on large-scale projects, while driving business growth.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of architecture experience, with a focus on healthcare, complemented by exceptional leadership and client engagement skills. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in architecture practice.
• 10+ years specifically in healthcare architecture.
• Exceptional leadership skills in large healthcare projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and technical leadership for projects.
• Lead teams ensuring project delivery is on time and on budget.
• Mentor staff and foster collaborative environments.
• Build strong client relationships for business growth.

Skills

Leadership in architectural solutions

Client engagement

Strong communication skills

Healthcare project management

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Virginia architectural 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