Principal Architect - Data Centers

Colliers Engineering & Design•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Principal Architect to join its Client Programs Market team in San Francisco, California. The role focuses on global and national building programs, with responsibility for project and client leadership across all phases of design and delivery. The Principal Architect leads studio business operations and oversees team growth, financial performance, and overall health. The role contributes to annual business planning, leads collaborative cross-market efforts to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with firm-wide goals, oversees regional practice integration, and collaborates with market leadership on business development and client relationships. The position has an annual top-line revenue target and is accountable for consistent deliverable quality, client service, and financial performance across regional offices and studio groups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or a related field.
15 or more years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
Demonstrated success leading large-scale business operations and studio-wide financial management.
Proven ability to lead diverse studio groups while implementing tactical and strategic planning.
Experience leading the development and implementation of large-scale strategic initiatives.
Experience leading business development, pursuing growth opportunities, and contributing to project proposals, RFP responses, and statements of qualifications.
Effective communication skills and ability to foster collaborative team environments.
Ability to manage staffing resources across internal markets and multiple teams, including teams in different physical locations.
Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
Ability to navigate conflict and manage through change.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a licensed professional.
Previous involvement in future-state organizational planning.

Responsibilities

Oversee staffing assignments and build project teams that deliver strong design, technical expertise, and project management.
Bring in new clients and annual revenue in support of a top-line revenue target.
Oversee project team performance, including contracted design and delivery work and management of internal and external resources.
Collaborate with market leaders to set studio strategic direction in alignment with firm-wide goals and annual business plans.
Develop and implement a consistent studio Rhythm-of-Business, including guidelines for project execution and client services.
Meet regularly with market leadership and Senior Project Managers to ensure design work aligns with project budgets and client goals.
Lead development and implementation of firm-wide strategic initiatives, including annual business planning.
Oversee cross-market collaboration, regional design practice growth, and integration of project teams.
Review internal and external risks and lead risk-mitigation strategies aligned with the firm's interests.
Lead development of project proposals, RFP responses, and other business development initiatives.
Develop and manage the annual studio operational budget with other studio leaders.
Maintain the health and viability of new and existing client relationships through direct interaction and identification of growth opportunities.
Collaborate with market leadership on acceptance of new work and strategic pursuits.
Participate in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding.
Meet with studio leadership and people managers to review individual performance and provide feedback and guidance.
Oversee annual goal setting and performance reviews.
Collaborate with firm leaders and strategic partners on continuous improvement.
Provide guidance and constructive feedback to internal team members.
Oversee regional practice integration and facilitate cross-market collaboration.
Serve as a subject-matter expert and firm-wide resource in a specialized or uniquely relevant area.
Oversee tactical execution strategies in alignment with annual business plans and firm-wide goals.
Navigate conflict, implement change, and facilitate difficult conversations focused on outcomes.
Contribute to the development and implementation of internal Learning and Development resources.
Make strategic decisions about staffing, business operations, and resource management.
Prioritize internal initiatives and billable work while balancing the needs of teams and studio groups.
Engage with project leaders and people managers to support a safe, comfortable, and equitable work environment.
Participate in external community activities and philanthropic events beyond work pursuits.
Contribute to decisions regarding staffing changes, employee promotions, and strategic team building.
Invest resources in the growth and professional development of individuals and project teams.

Benefits

Employer-provided employee healthcare plan and reduced-cost premium plans.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid time off.
Seven paid holidays and three floating holidays.
Employer-sponsored Family Planning Program.
Employer-paid parental leave.
Learning and career development opportunities.
Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) program with an eligible company match after a waiting period.
Monthly recognition, happy hours, summer events, and an end-of-year holiday party.