Principal, Higher Education

Moseley; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Moseley is seeking a Principal to join our Higher Education sector in our Raleigh, North Carolina office. As Principal, you will lead the growth of the higher education practice, overseeing client relations, project delivery, and strategic development across multiple projects.

You will collaborate with the Higher Education Sector Leader to advance firm goals, lead the design team, and participate in conferences and events.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in AEC leadership.
• licensure in Architecture or Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and define vision, strategy, and business plans for the Higher Education sector.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies to identify new opportunities and maintain relationships.
• Oversee project contracts including scope, schedule, budget, invoicing and workloads.
• Lead programming, feasibility studies, and overall project development.
• Mentor and coach emerging professionals.
• Represent Moseley in business development, conferences and events.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Sustainability/LEED

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning

Education

Architecture/Engineering licensure (preferred)

Tools

Revit (BIM)

Job description

Moseley is seeking a Principal to join our Higher Education sector in our Raleigh, North Carolina office. As Principal, your primary responsibility will be the general health and continued growth of the higher education sector in the region. You will demonstrate local leadership and care of the design team, represent Moseley in all business development and networking while engaging with colleges and universities and participating in conferences and events. You will forge and maintain relationships, ensure high-quality project delivery and performance, and work alongside Moseley’s Higher Education Sector Leader to advance the firm’s goals for growth while maintaining a thriving team culture.

Moseley provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including:

• Employer-paid Health Insurance with HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement); Basic life Insurance; Parental Leave; Holidays & Annual/Sick/Personal day Leave; Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Telemedicine Services, EAP, & Wellness Programs
• Payments for Qualifying Professional Licenses & Dues
• Hybrid Work Model (following introductory period)

Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience in AEC leadership
• Architecture or Engineering licensure preferred

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and define vision, strategy, and business plans while fostering a culture of external and internal client service
• Develop and execute marketing strategies by identifying new business opportunities and relationships, maintaining and growing current relationships, and ensuring Moseley’s standing in the Marketplace
• Responsible for the successful execution of the defined practice goals and business plan
• Negotiate, prepare, and manage project contracts to include overall scope, schedule, budget, invoicing, billing, and workload projections
• Lead project programming, feasibility studies, and overall project development
• Oversee and provide focused client guidance to project teams, led by project manager
• Attend regional marketing and business development opportunities, proposals, interviews, and presentations
• Assist in design, production, and construction administration matters to ensure responsible knowledge of the project
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with external clients and internal team members with a collaborative relationship focused leadership style
• Create a quality design while meeting the clients’ expectations and maintaining profitability goals
• Participates in mentoring and coaching of emerging professionals
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills:

• Capable of working professionally in a collaborative team environment with an integrated design approach, leading the design effort for multiple projects
• Diligence in monitoring progress, identifying potential problems, and designing solutions as necessary
• Thorough knowledge of applicable sustainability principles, integrated design, and LEED guidelines
• Excellent ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing, including client interaction and presentation delivery
• Expertise in creating and leading community and stakeholder engagement
• Extensive understanding of project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budget

Software Proficiencies:

• General understanding of Autodesk Revit (BIM) preferred

About the Firm:

Founded in 1969, Moseley is an interdisciplinary design practice focused on the bedrock institutions and gathering places of communities across the United States. Offering architecture, engineering, interior design and planning services, Moseley transforms communities by creating safe, sustainable and engaging gathering places that instill pride and elevate daily life.

According to our 2025 workplace survey, 96% of employees believe that their work serves a valuable purpose for our firm; 94% believe Moseley respects and values their time with family and friends, away from work; 98% are proud to work at Moseley, and 95% would recommend the firm to friends for employment.

Moseley is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law please view “EEO is the Law Poster”, “Pay Transparency Notice”, and “Supplement”.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable, or limited in your ability, to use or access our online application system. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 804.794.7555

Moseley maintains a drug free workplace.