Managing Principal

Moseley • Charlotte, NC

34d • Hybrid

About The Position

Moseley is seeking a full-time Managing Principal to lead our K-12 sector in the greater Charlotte and western North Carolina region. As Managing 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited university required.
• Licensed Architect and 10+ years’ experience in architectural leadership required.
• 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.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience required.
• Understanding of Autodesk Revit and prior experience in SketchUp/Rhino/Grasshopper preferred.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal