Principal - K-12 Sector

Moseley

$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited university required.
  • Licensed Architect with 10+ years of architectural leadership experience.
  • NCARB registration and LEED Green Associate or Accredited Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Defines vision, strategy, and business plans while promoting client service culture.
  • Implements marketing strategies to identify and grow business opportunities.
  • Delivers project contracts covering scope, schedule, budget, and invoicing.
  • Leads project programming and overall development processes.
  • Engages in regional marketing activities, including proposals and presentations.
  • Advises on design and construction administration for project knowledge.
  • Fosters strong relationships with clients and team members.

Benefits

  • Employer-paid Health Insurance with HRA; 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 after an introductory period.
Full Job Description
Moseley is seeking a full-time Principal to lead our K-12 sector in the greater Charlotte and western North Carolina region. As Principal, you will be our primary representative for the K-12 sector, providing both strategic vision and day-to-day leadership in the Charlotte office. You will oversee and ensure high-quality project delivery and performance. Drawing on your deep expertise in the public education sector, you will play a pivotal role in advancing regional K-12 projects across North and South Carolina.
Location: Charlotte, NC

Candidates for consideration must complete the application process through our website. To apply, please submit your cover letter & targeted re9sume9 online: https://www.moseleydesigns.com/careers#current-openings. Contact: Tamara Langhorne [redacted]

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited university required.
  • Licensed Architect and 10+ years' experience in architectural leadership required.
  • Ideal candidates will possess NCARB registration in addition to a LEED Green Associate or LEED Accredited Professional with specialty credential.
Responsibilities:
  • Provides leadership and defines vision, strategy, and business plans while fostering a culture of external and internal client service.
  • Develops and executes marketing strategies by identifying new business opportunities and relationships, maintaining and growing current relationships, and ensuring Moseley's standing in the marketplace.
  • Successfully executes defined practice goals and business plan.
  • Negotiates, prepares, and manages project contracts to include overall scope, schedule, budget, invoicing, billing, and workload projections.
  • Leads project programming, feasibility studies, and overall project development.
  • Attends regional marketing and business development opportunities. Participates in proposals, interviews, and presentations.
  • Assists in design, production, and construction administration matters to ensure responsible knowledge of the project.
  • Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with external clients and internal team members with a collaborative relationship focused leadership style.
  • Creates 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:
  • Extensive experience in the programming and design of a broad range of educational facilities, including pre-K centers, elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as career/technical and alternative education environments.
  • Demonstrated advanced understanding of current instructional trends, space planning, technical and regulatory requirements.
  • Recognized for creativity, leadership, and a strong passion for the planning and design of innovative K-12 learning environments.
  • Capable of working in a collaborative team environment with an integrated design approach, leading the design effort for multiple projects.
  • Delivery of compelling public presentations tailored to community groups, school boards, and funding authorities.
  • Diligence in monitoring progress, identifying potential problems and designing solutions as necessary.
  • Thorough knowledge of applicable sustainability principles, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.
  • Strong communicator with proven ability to convey ideas clearly in both verbal and written forms, including client interactions, presentations, and negotiations.
  • Expertise in creating and leading community and stakeholder engagement.
  • Extensive understanding of project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budget.
Software Proficiencies:
  • Microsoft Office Suite experience required.
  • Understanding of Autodesk Revit and prior experience in SketchUp/Rhino/Grasshopper preferred.
Benefits: 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)

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