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Job Location drjobs

Vancouver - Canada

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 140000 - 170000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Principal Architect
Institutional Healthcare & Campus Projects
Vancouver BC
Strategic Leadership. High-Impact Work. Long-Term Vision.
Salary Range: $140000 - $170000 (Based on experience & value brought)

About the Firm
Were representing a highly respected mid-sized architecture planning and interior design firm with deep roots in British Columbia. With a reputation for delivering complex community-serving projects across education healthcare and civic sectors this firm is entering its next phase of strategic growth and is seeking a senior-level leader to help guide that evolution.

With multiple offices across the province and a long-standing portfolio of impactful institutional and campus projects the firm offers both the stability of an established practice and the opportunity to lead something truly meaningful.

Why Join This Team
This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned architect with strategic vision deep sector experience and strong relationship-building skills to step into a Principal-level role with long-term influence. Youll join a collaborative leadership team guide major projects and operations and play a key role in the firms next chapter.

About the Role
Our client is seeking a Principal-Level Architect with over 20 years of experience including a minimum of 10 years leading complex post-secondary K12 healthcare institutional and community projects. The ideal candidate has led projects from vision to delivery ranging from $25M to $150M.

This role is ideal for someone who brings not just design and project leadership but strategic foresight a passion for mentorship and a track record of building strong long-term client relationships. Youll also play a vital role in business development and operational growth alongside the firms senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of large-scale public and institutional projects

  • Guide client relationships and actively pursue new project opportunities across BC and beyond

  • Lead multi-phase projects through visioning design technical development and construction

  • Mentor and coach internal staff to build leadership capacity and high-performing teams

  • Advise on delivery models (P3 IPD CM DB etc.) and drive project performance

  • Collaborate with partners and senior leaders on firm operations growth and internal systems

  • Lead stakeholder engagement change management strategies and operational evaluations

  • Contribute to a culture of excellence accountability and continuous learning

Qualifications

  • 20 years of architectural experience with 10 years in institutional and healthcare work

  • Registered Architect (AIBC) required

  • Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management

  • Experience leading capital projects valued between $25M$150M

  • Familiarity with construction methodologies: CM P3 Design-Build IPD Stip Sum

  • Strong strategic thinking leadership and business operations acumen

  • Skilled in mentorship coaching and team capacity building

  • Legally eligible to work in Canada

Whats On Offer

  • Highly competitive compensation package reflective of experience and leadership contribution

  • Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental HSA/LSA

  • Hybrid work environment (3 days in office) with added flexibility for work-life balance

  • Relocation and/or signing bonus available for the right candidate

  • Direct influence on firm-wide direction operations and strategic growth

  • A values-driven collaborative culture where leadership is shared and trusted

If youre a senior architect or design executive ready to step into a high-impact leadership role one where your design experience strategic mindset and passion for mentorship all align this could be the opportunity to define the next chapter of your career.

Apply today or reach out directly to Dara Chita at to learn more.

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