Principal in Charge / Subject Matter Expert (Architect)

Job Description

• Location:
• Charlotte, NC Multi State Architectural firm searching for a Principal In Charge/SME in one of the following Areas:
• Municipalities
• General Commercial Construction
• Industrial/Institutional
• Hotel/Multi-Family
• Mixed-Use

Principal in Charge Responsibilities

• - Build the Charlotte, NC brand as a leader and be heavily involved in community engagement.
• - Lead and execute strategic business development initiatives to drive growth across the region.
• - Mentor, guide, and assist in closing other business development efforts across the organization.
• - Provide high-level oversight and leadership across multiple architectural projects and offices.
• - Ensure alignment of business objectives with project goals and client expectations.
• - Represent the firm in major pursuits and client engagements.

Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities

• - Provide expert-level architectural guidance and technical leadership.
• - Support design excellence and ensure adherence to industry and firm-wide standards.
• - Serve as a key resource for innovative design and technical problem solving.
• - Mentor junior architects and provide subject-specific training across offices.
• - Collaborate with other discipline leads to ensure interdisciplinary coordination.

Required Qualifications

• - Licensed Architect with active registration.
• - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• - Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in architecture with demonstrated leadership in multi-location firms.
• - Strong business acumen and proven experience leading strategic business development initiatives.
• - Excellent portfolio of completed projects, with an emphasis on design excellence and technical proficiency.
• - Experience mentoring teams and guiding project delivery from concept through construction.
• - Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, and other industry-standard design software.
• - Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead client engagements and internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Experience working across multiple offices or regions.
• - Recognition in the architectural community through awards, speaking engagements, or publications.
• - Active involvement in professional organizations such as AIA.
• - Previous experience helping to grow or establish a new market location.