RVA - Principal

Dwell Design Studio is looking for a rock-star Principal to lead our Richmond, VA office. This Dwellian will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Developing relationships with target clients and pursuing new projects in our core and expansion markets
• Establishing processes to address the inherent conflicts of the design process and work to balance good design with project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, as well as client satisfaction and staff enrichment.
• Collaboration with Project Managers and Project Architects to develop strategies that ensure document quality as well as quality control processes and procedures.
• Coordinating project contracts, including Owner Agreements as well as consultant agreements, add serves, and budget information.
• Growing, Leading, and managing multiple teams on a number of projects in a growing office.
• Attending client meetings and being the lead in communication with the client, entitlements and approvals, billing, and PM assistance. 
• In collaboration with the Construction Administration team, identifying potential issues and assisting with resolution, as well as assisting in developing solutions to significant or recurring technical challenges.
• Recruiting new talent and mentoring junior staff

 Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Incredible Leadership Skills
• Ten or more years of experience
• Licensure preferred 
• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• Provides leadership, strategic implementation, design direction, quality assurance, client and leadership development
• Strong focus on firm profitability
• Experience in multifamily, mixed-use or student housing construction
• Have a positive attitude with a sense of humor
• Excellent time management, written, and verbal communication skills
• Insanely Responsive with excellent organizational skills and follow-through ability
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Hours and Benefits / Pay:

• Paid Leave - health, vacation, and holiday
• Paid Medical/Dental Insurance coverage
• Contributory 401(k) Retirement plan with matching funds
• Life / Disability insurance
• Opportunity for growth in a dynamic organization
• Salary and bonus range are commensurate with experience