Principal - Healthcare

MOREgroup; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Long-term disability

Job summary

MOREgroup is seeking a dynamic Principal to lead its healthcare practice across the Southeast region, expanding our Virginia market footprint and shaping the future of our growing organization. The role requires strategic leadership, senior client engagement, and a track record of delivering large, complex healthcare projects.

The candidate will provide design and technical leadership, mentor staff, and drive business development while ensuring projects meet budget and schedule targets across

Qualifications

• Professional degree from an accredited architectural program and Virginia license required.
• 15+ years of experience in architecture with at least 10+ years in healthcare architecture.
• Strong strategic mindset and executive-level client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and technical leadership to deliver healthcare architecture solutions.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on schedule and on budget.
• Oversee project delivery from design through construction administration.
• Mentor staff and foster a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Build and sustain relationships with clients and stakeholders across the Southeast region.
• Support financial health through budgeting, planning, and monitoring project performance.

Skills

Healthcare architecture

Executive client engagement

Project leadership

Strategic mindset

Education

Architectural degree

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 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

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 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.

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