Principal Architect - Practice Lead

Stratus Team • Miami, FL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Architect - Practice Lead is an operations leader supporting the performance, coordination, and growth of Stratus’s Federal market. The role ensures efficient, high-quality work across teams and contributes to strategic initiatives, client relationship management, and staff development. Responsibilities include hands-on oversight of project execution, resource management, financial metrics, and market initiatives aligned with organizational priorities. The role also serves as a liaison between project teams and executive leadership and may represent the market in leadership settings as a proxy for the VP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in operations, project management, or market leadership in the A/E/C or professional services industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, budgets, and project portfolios.
• Proficiency with project and financial management tools and platforms, such as Deltek, ERP systems, and CRM platforms.
• Comprehensive understanding of market-specific trends, client expectations, and competitive positioning.
• Knowledge of project management processes, including scope, schedule, and budget control.
• Familiarity with A/E/C industry regulations, contracting methods, and delivery models.
• Understanding of organizational development practices, including performance reviews and succession planning.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or advanced certification in operations, management, or a related field.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and distributed offices or remote teams.
• Prior experience with profit center or market P&L responsibility, in a direct or support role.
• Architectural licensure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Federal Market Leader in executing strategic and operational initiatives across the assigned market.
• Oversee daily market operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to scope and quality expectations.
• Lead resource planning and workforce management, matching talent to market and client needs.
• Manage and monitor financial metrics, including revenue forecasts, backlog, utilization, and project profitability.
• Support business development through proposal preparation, pursuit strategy, and existing client relationship management.
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor project performance and alignment with contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Partner with HR and market leadership on employee development, career planning, and performance management.
• Promote operational consistency and continuous improvement through best practices and process optimization.
• Promote an inclusive, collaborative, and performance-oriented culture across offices and disciplines.
• Contribute to annual planning and budgeting, identifying opportunities for growth, efficiencies, and risk mitigation.
• Serve as a liaison between project teams and executive leadership, escalating issues and communicating market needs.
• Oversee compliance with health, safety, and quality assurance standards.
• Represent the market in internal forums, town halls, and leadership meetings when needed, acting as a proxy for the VP.

Benefits

• Learning and development, including education and professional licensing support.
• Hybrid work support.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Voluntary life insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Competitive PTO plans.

What This Job Offers

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