Principal

Description:

The primary responsibility of the Principal is for strategic vision, leadership, inspiration, quality assurance, and profitability of the office to ensure the annual plan is implemented. This individual will increase the awareness of the company's architectural and engineering practice while contributing to the reputation of the firm.

Qualifications:

A Principal shall have a minimum of Ten (10) years of experience functioning as a lead on a variety of project scales and complexities. Have a proven track record of winning project pursuits and maintaining strong client relationships with a diverse portfolio of project types. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with leadership and mentoring skills. The ability to collaborate and integrate with existing team.

Responsibilities/Skills:

• To achieve success, the Principal will work directly with the business development group to develop relationships with target clients and pursue new projects in the region.
• The pursuit of new work will be in a collaborative manner with local technical leaders and national experts as required.
• This individual will oversee and direct the activities of personnel within the office including implementing annual plans, marketing strategies, public relations, project planning, financial planning and management, staff planning and oversight and other related matters.
• This position will be responsible for adherence to corporate policies, project contract financial fee and budget information in conjunction with Marketing and Project Management and establishment and/or maintenance of quality control processes and procedures.
• The Principal may be required to lead and manage teams on projects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, able to handle stressful situations and multi-tasking, able to work under time constraints, long hours may be required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Overtime (40 hours) may be required as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to handle stressful situations, multi-tasking, and working within reasonable time constraints to meet production schedules and budgets. Will work in normal office environment and may also be required to work outside of a normal office from time-to-time.