Civic Studio Leader
Boston, MA - Full-Time | Hybrid Schedule
About the Opportunity: A respected, award-winning architecture firm is seeking a Principal Architect to lead and grow its Civic practice. This mid-sized, design-driven firm is known for delivering meaningful public projects that strengthen communities, including police stations, fire stations, municipal buildings, justice facilities, and community spaces You will play a key role in shaping projects, mentoring teams, and contributing to the strategic direction and growth of the practice.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Hybrid schedule with remote flexibility (Mondays and Fridays)
- Opportunity to lead high-visibility civic and public safety projects
- Clear path toward leadership, influence, and potential ownership
- Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on meaningful public work
- Strong compensation, benefits, and professional development support
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Principal-in-Charge for Civic, Justice, and Public Safety projects including Police, Fire, EMS/Dispatch, Justice, and Municipal facilities
- Lead multiple projects through all phases, including planning, design, documentation, and construction administration
- Manage client relationships and ensure project success across quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction
- Prepare and negotiate proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements
- Oversee internal teams, staffing, schedules, and project execution
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff
- Support business development efforts, including RFQs/RFPs, networking, and client engagement
- Contribute to long-term strategic growth and thought leadership within the civic practice
Qualifications
- Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch required)
- Licensed Architect required
- 10+ years of experience leading Civic, Public Safety, Justice, or Municipal projects
- Demonstrated success delivering projects in the $5M–$50M+ range, preferably in New England
- Strong client leadership, project management, and team leadership skills
- Experience with public procurement processes and municipal clients preferred
- Commitment to design excellence, collaboration, and community-focused work
- Ability to travel periodically to project and office locations
