Principal Architect

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 2,938,000 - 4,244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Fully remote

Lead iconic projects

Executive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Principal Architect to lead design vision and project execution for major ventures. This remote-first leadership role offers mentorship across teams, drives innovation, and shapes the firm’s design philosophy.

You will ensure architectural integrity, manage client relationships, and foster design excellence and technical rigor while collaborating with a globally connected team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive architectural experience.
• Proven track record delivering large, complex projects.
• Strong design leadership and communication skills.
• Extensive experience with BIM software and IPD methodologies.
• Superior client management and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for complex, large-scale projects from inception to completion.
• Provide expert architectural guidance, mentorship, and quality control to teams.
• Engage directly with clients to understand vision and present design solutions.
• Oversee design documentation to align with objectives and standards.
• Contribute to business development and represent the firm at industry events.

Skills

Design leadership

Client relationship management

Mentorship

Strategic thinking

Education

Registered Professional Architect

Tools

BIM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Architect to lead design vision and project execution for their most significant ventures. This is a remote-first leadership role, offering the opportunity to mentor teams, drive innovation, and shape the firm's design philosophy. You will be responsible for the overall architectural integrity of major projects, client relationship management, and fostering a culture of design excellence and technical rigor. This is a critical position for a seasoned professional looking to make a lasting impact from anywhere, working with a globally connected team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for complex, large-scale architectural projects from inception to completion.
• Provide expert architectural guidance, mentorship, and quality control to project teams.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their vision, build strong relationships, and present design solutions.
• Oversee the development of design documentation , ensuring alignment with project objectives and quality standards.
• Contribute to business development efforts and represent the firm at industry events.

Requirements

• Registered Professional Architect with a minimum of 15 years of progressive experience.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large, complex, and high-profile architectural projects.
• Exceptional design leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Extensive experience with BIM software and integrated project delivery methodologies.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and client management skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including significant bonus potential.
• Fully remote working arrangement with extensive autonomy.
• Opportunity to lead transformative and iconic projects.
• Comprehensive executive health and retirement benefits.
• A highly respected platform to influence architectural design and practice globally.