Lionakis · 7 hours ago
Principal Architect / Regional Practice Leader – Education
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $210K/yr
18+ years expLionakis is a firm dedicated to shaping the future of education environments. They are seeking a Principal Architect / Regional Practice Leader to lead and grow their education practice across Southern California, focusing on executive leadership, business development, and project oversight.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the regional leader for the Education market, building and sustaining strong client relationships throughout Southern California
Collaborate with Market and Firm leadership to develop and execute long-term market and practice strategies
Provide leadership for planning, programming, design, and project management across a portfolio of complex education projects
Participate in firmwide leadership initiatives, strategic planning efforts, and management committees
Lead marketing and business development efforts aligned with the Firm’s strategic plan
Identify and pursue new market opportunities, including team formation, proposal development, and participation in interviews
Represent the Firm at industry events and within professional and client networks
Meet or exceed performance metrics related to business development, contracts secured, and client satisfaction
Serve as Principal-in-Charge for assigned projects, overseeing quality, profitability, staffing, and revenue performance
Review and develop fee proposals, service scopes, and staffing plans to support project success
Support project managers with contract negotiations, additional services, and financial performance monitoring
Lead Quality Control/Quality Assurance efforts and champion Firm standards and lessons learned
Foster a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing work environment
Act as a mentor and coach to support professional growth, leadership development, and succession planning
Collaborate across studios, markets, and disciplines to support Firm-wide initiatives and shared goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or interior design (or equivalent)
Minimum of 18 years of relevant professional experience
Demonstrated ability to perform at the Associate Principal level or higher
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
California Licensed Architect
Preferred
LEED accreditation
Established West Coast professional network within the K-12, Community College, and/or Higher Education market
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Robust bonus program
Flexible work options
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
Generous paid time off
401(k) with employer match
Hybrid work flexibility
Every-other-Friday off options
Company
Lionakis
Lionakis is an architecture & planning company that provides planning and designing services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Laura Knauss
President | Chief Practice Officer
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