Principal Architect – Project Development Leader

Performance Services

. Collaborate with Business Development Managers to identify and qualify potential projects .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRound Rock • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive architectural expertise with a focus on municipal and K-12 projects, including the ability to manage multiple projects, develop value propositions, and present solutions effectively to clients. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for cultivating client relationships and leading design efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Architectural Experience5+ Years Municipal And Educational Project ExperienceProfessional Degree From NAAB Accredited CollegeArchitectural Registration EligibilityPublic Speaking And Client-Facing Skills

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Hard Skills

Architectural DesignPhysical Conditions AssessmentConceptual DesignCode EvaluationBudget EstimationSketch DevelopmentProject ManagementProposal DevelopmentEducational ProgrammingClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingTeamwork

Industry Keywords

Municipal ProjectsK-12 EducationValue PropositionsRFQ/RFP SelectionProfessional Service Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with Business Development Managers to identify and qualify potential projects
Cultivate client relationships, identify needs, and propose effective solutions
Assist in creating value-added propositions for owners
Collaborate on proposals, interviews, meetings, and presentations
Lead architectural physical conditions assessments, programming, and conceptual design for facility studies
Provide referendum support on applicable projects
Set project design direction with the Project Architect and Design Leader
Oversee production efforts on projects and designs
Coordinate revisions and drawing markups
Conduct code evaluations
Develop sketches and preliminary design drawings
Create facility studies, physical conditions assessments, and educational programming
Assist estimating with conceptual-level budget estimates
Present architectural designs during RFQ/RFP selection phases
Attend and collaborate in client meetings and presentations
Communicate with outside consultants and develop Professional Service Agreements
Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Present project updates at school board meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of architectural experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience focused on municipal and educational (K-12) projects
Professional degree from NAAB accredited college or university
Ability to obtain Architectural registration in states where the projects are conducted
Experience in successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong public speaking/client-facing inter-relationship skills
Thorough understanding of the municipal and K-12 market
Ability to develop big-picture goals and detailed, accurate plans within the owner's scope, schedule, and budget
High-level technical expertise and ability to present solutions to non-technical clients
Ability to analyze customer needs and develop value propositions
Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team
Ability to manage day-to-day activities and schedules
Ability to work onsite at project locations and PSI offices
Ability to travel, including overnight travel
Ability to meet physical demands including occasional lifting up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional hours may be required to meet project deadlines
Overnight travel may be required
Full-time employment