Associate Principal or Principal Architect, Education

Job overview

The Associate Principal or Principal Architect, Education role is listed onsite in Sacramento, CA, with hybrid work flexibility noted in the posting. The annual salary range is $158,300–$215,000, with compensation level dependent on experience. The role leads and grows Lionakis’s education practice in Northern California. This leader advances the firm’s education-market strategy by building client relationships, pursuing business, overseeing complex projects, and developing talent. The position combines practice leadership with project quality, financial oversight, and mentorship.

What you'll do

• Lead or help lead the regional education practice and build client relationships throughout Northern California
• collaborate on market and practice strategies
• oversee planning, programming, design, and project management across education projects
• lead business development and client engagement
• oversee assigned projects’ quality, profitability, staffing, and revenue
• mentor and develop team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate principal

principal architect

education

sacramento ca

lionakis

architecture

k-12

higher education

business development

project oversight

$158k–$215k/year

hybrid flexibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonus plan, 401(k) match, health, dental and vision coverage, generous PTO, hybrid work flexibility, and every-other-Friday-off options.

Why this role

Requires a California Architect license, a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or interior design (or equivalent), and at least 16 years of relevant experience. Hybrid work flexibility and every-other-Friday-off options are noted.

About the employer

Lionakis is hiring for this role. Industry: Architectural Services. Sector: 54.