Studio Lead - Single-Family Architecture & Growth

W3Global; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

LDI is seeking a Principal of the Single-Family Studio to lead operations, staff performance, and financial profitability. You will oversee Associate Principals, Designers, and Project Managers, ensuring quality and cost compliance across projects while implementing policies and programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, business development, and design excellence, with travel up to 50% for client and project opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or related field.
• Architectural license required in all project locations.
• 10+ years of experience in Single-Family/Townhome projects.
• Proficiency in REVIT, MS Office; Photoshop and InDesign a plus.
• Single Family Residential building type experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership, solve problems, and motivate teams.
• Develop and implement the Group's business plan and market position.
• Build client relationships and act as Client Sponsor.
• Review bids, contracts, and ensure profitability.
• Negotiate pricing, scopes, and terms aligned with policy.
• Oversee budgeting, write-offs, and financial sustainability.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff; plan development and evaluations.
• Mentor management in technical, administrative, financial, and marketing areas.
• Conduct programming and feasibility studies; ensure design accuracy.
• Produce high-quality designs meeting client expectations and profitability.
• Stamp drawings as licensed architect; pursue additional licenses as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment & Decision-Making

Detail-Oriented

Relationship Building

Creative & Aesthetic Sensibility

Code & Compliance Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Architectural License

Tools

REVIT

MS Office

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

LDI is seeking a Principal of the Single-Family Studio to lead operations, staff performance, and financial profitability. You will oversee Associate Principals, Designers, and Project Managers, ensuring quality and cost compliance across projects while implementing policies and programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, business development, and design excellence, with travel up to 50% for client and project opportunities.