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Perkins&Will · 1 week ago

Managing Principal

Bainbridge Island, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $195K/yr

20+ years exp

Perkins&Will is seeking a Managing Principal with over 20 years of experience who excels in collaborative leadership and mentorship. The role focuses on driving business development, advancing sustainable design, and ensuring project excellence while fostering a strong studio culture.

ArchitectureInterior DesignSustainability

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver project strategy in collaboration with Design Principal, Project Manager, and technical leaders—ensuring integration of research, Living Design, and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) principles

In partnership with the Managing Director, provide leadership in sustainable and regenerative design, advancing firm goals around decarbonization, climate-positive design, and ecological performance

Champion and apply the firm’s Deep Green ethos across projects and studio operations—mentoring staff and identifying opportunities to elevate sustainability impact

Actively lead business development efforts, including identifying new opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and pursuing strategic partnerships in alignment with the firm’s mission and values

Collaborate with the Managing Director, Marketing, practice leaders, and firmwide partners to shape pursuit strategies, participate in interviews, and secure new work across sectors and disciplines

Maintain an active presence in the market—representing the studio and firm externally through speaking engagements, client presentations, conferences, and professional organizations

Guide and oversee project execution across all phases—ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and performance goals are met

Monitor and manage project financials and compliance with the work plan in concert with the Project Manager, Operations Director, and local finance team

Lead invoicing and collections efforts and proactively manage scope, fees, and client communication throughout project life cycles

Identify and mitigate project risks—bringing forward potential concerns to the studio’s MOD leadership and firmwide legal as needed

Mentor and develop project teams—celebrating successes, fostering growth, and ensuring effective collaboration

Support staffing strategy and resourcing discussions with Operations Director and Project Manager(s)

Foster strong communication and coordination across teams and disciplines, internally and with clients and consultants

Ensure accountability for project profitability, quality of service, and resolution of client issues or conflicts

Support the firm’s strategic initiatives and culture through active engagement in firmwide committees, initiatives, and campaigns

Qualification

Sustainable designBusiness developmentClient relationship managementDecarbonization strategiesLiving Design principlesProject managementMentorshipIntellectual curiosityHigh quality designEquityInclusionFinancial managementRisk managementClient issue resolutionCommunicationStrategic thinkingCollaborationProblem-solvingDecision makingTeam leadership

Required

20+ years of experience

Demonstrated success in driving business development efforts

Deep understanding of sustainable design, including regenerative principles and decarbonization strategies

Strong client relationships

Passion for design excellence

Ability to translate business opportunities into successful, mission-driven projects

Experience leading and managing successful projects, client relationships and teams at various scales

Strong commitment to design excellence, innovation, high quality design and personalized client services including relationship management, problem-solving, decision making, and collaboration

Ability to influence clients, business partners, and project teams in a professional and compelling way

Excellent communicator, with intellectual curiosity and strategic thinking

LEED GA within 6 months of hire

Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation

Architectural license, NCIDQ preferred or LARE as appropriate

Professional Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or another design-related field

Company

Perkins&Will

Glassdoor4.0

Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place.

Founded in 1935

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://perkinswill.com

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