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PBK

Managing Principal

La Jolla CA

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hirly's read of this role

Seniority
Lead / management
Stated salary
$142,666 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
4 Sept 2026

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the posting

The Managing Principal will serve as a top-level manager in a successful, growing office. He or she will interact regularly with senior representatives of current and prospective clients. The Managing Principal will oversee all client relations, including project team performance and overall client satisfaction. The Managing Principal will have extremely strong inter-personal skills with an aggressive, yet personable, demeanor. It is essential that the candidate be very articulate with exceptional presentation skills.

Your Impact:

Strategic: The Managing Principal will be a key contributor to further defining and guiding the strategic plan throughout the Regional geographic area. PBK’s corporate resources and management team will be made available to assist the Principal in meeting these goals.

Operational: The Managing Principal will ultimately be responsible for the delivery of services, the development of culture and the execution of processes within the offices. You will oversee client relations, including project team performance and overall client satisfaction.

Marketing/Business Development: The ability to establish and develop relationships with potential clients is essential. You will work closely with the firm’s Marketing & BD departments to develop new opportunities and build relationships.

Management/Leadership: The Managing Principal will promote a support structure to further develop the abilities of the staff. You will also be responsible for overseeing the recruitment of new staff to supplement an already very talented team.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Must have prior K-12 and/or Higher Education experience to be considered.

Must be a Registered Architect in your state of residence.

Must have a minimum of 15 years of experience in the architectural profession with no less than 10 years of experience managing project teams and processes.

The actual offered base salary for California locations will vary depending on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, work location, and internal equity. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role will be at or near the top half of the range provided, but the decision will be dependent on the factors of each individual case. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses in addition to base salary and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. The salary range for this position is below.

$142,666.00 - $213,999.00

PBK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants can be considered for an opportunity without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, criminal history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

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