Architecture Principal

Michael Baker International

full-time

Posted on: 1/28/2026

Location Type: Hybrid

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💰 $170,000 - $245,000 per year

About the role

Provide strategic leadership for Architecture Teams in Alexandria, Baltimore, and Columbia
Oversee and guide Architecture resources across multi-disciplinary practice
Set goals and advance core values and strategies
Foster a seller-doer culture and expand business development efforts
Cultivate client relationships and pursue opportunities in private and federal sectors
Ensure project milestones and objectives are achieved within established scope, schedule, and budget

Minimum of 20 years of experience in the design, documentation, and management of multi-disciplinary architecture/building engineering projects
Strong business leadership and financial acumen
BS/BA Architecture; Bachelor of Architecture; or MS/MA Architecture with active licensure as a Registered Architect (RA) in Mid-Atlantic states
NCARB Certification is required
American Institute of Architects (AIA) membership is highly preferred
LEED Accredited Professional BD+C is highly preferred
Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Adobe, and Bluebeam.

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Hard Skills & Tools

designdocumentationmanagementmulti-disciplinary architecturebuilding engineeringbusiness developmentproject management

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipclient relationship managementgoal settingfinancial acumenseller-doer culture

Certifications

Registered Architect (RA)NCARB CertificationLEED Accredited Professional BD+CAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA) membership