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$185k–$210k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Competitive compensation package, Bonus program, Flexible work options, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
Posted 53d ago
Apply by Aug 4
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead and grow the education practice in Southern California by driving business development and maintaining strong client partnerships. Oversee project quality, profitability, and staffing while mentoring high-performing teams and contributing to firmwide strategy.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or interior design and a California Licensed Architect certification. Candidates must have at least 18 years of relevant professional experience with a proven track record at the Associate Principal level or higher.
Full job description
Principal – Education
Are you a strategic, relationship-driven leader with a passion for shaping the future of education environments? Do you thrive at the intersection of design excellence, market growth, and mentoring high-performing teams? If so, we’re looking for you: a Principal to lead, grow, and elevate our education practice in Irvine.
This role blends executive leadership, business development, and project oversight, offering the opportunity to influence firmwide strategy while building meaningful, long-term client partnerships. You’ll play a key role in advancing our mission, vision, and standards of excellence within the Education market.
We offer a competitive compensation package, robust bonus program, flexible work options, comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), generous paid time off, and a 401(k) with employer match.
As a Principal, you will…
Lead and Grow the Education Practice
Serve as the regional leader for the Education market, building and sustaining strong client relationships throughout Southern California.
Collaborate with Market and Firm leadership to develop and execute long-term market and practice strategies.
Provide leadership for planning, programming, design, and project management across a portfolio of complex education projects.
Participate in firmwide leadership initiatives, strategic planning efforts, and management committees.
Drive Business Development and Client Engagement
Lead marketing and business development efforts aligned with the Firm’s strategic plan.
Identify and pursue new market opportunities, including team formation, proposal development, and participation in interviews.
Represent the Firm at industry events and within professional and client networks.
Meet or exceed performance metrics related to business development, contracts secured, and client satisfaction.
Provide Project Oversight and Financial Leadership
Serve as Principal-in-Charge for assigned projects, overseeing quality, profitability, staffing, and revenue performance.
Review and develop fee proposals, service scopes, and staffing plans to support project success.
Support project managers with contract negotiations, additional services, and financial performance monitoring.
Lead Quality Control/Quality Assurance efforts and champion Firm standards and lessons learned.
Mentor and Develop Talent
Foster a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing work environment.
Act as a mentor and coach to support professional growth, leadership development, and succession planning.
Collaborate across studios, markets, and disciplines to support Firm-wide initiatives and shared goals.
The Must-Haves
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or interior design (or equivalent).
Minimum of 18 years of relevant professional experience.
Established West Coast professional network within the K-12, Community College, and/or Higher Education market.
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
California Licensed Architect
The Like-to-Haves
LEED accreditation.
Why You’ll Love Lionakis… At Lionakis, people and design come first. You’ll find:
A collaborative, design-forward culture that values creativity, mentorship, and shared success.
The chance to shape stories that impact real communities.
Hybrid work flexibility, every-other-Friday off options, and a comprehensive benefits package (bonus plan, 401(k) with match, health/dental/vision, generous PTO).
A workplace deeply committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – in our projects, our people, and our culture.
Join us and help bring our design vision to life—one story at a time.
Salary Range: $185,000-$210,000 annually. Compensation and level DOE.
Studies have shown that underrepresented individuals like women; LGBTQIA+; and BIPOC, among others, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description or posting. Because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, we understand the best candidate may come from a non-traditional background to our field of work. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described above. Diversity makes us better.
Lionakis is a multi-discipline design firm with offices throughout California, and we are designing a better future.
Industry
Architecture and Planning
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1909
Headquarters
Sacramento, California
LinkedIn followers
10,563
Lionakis was established in 1909 and is a multi-disciplinary firm specializing in architectural, structural engineering, and interior design services. Since 1997, and building on more than a century of diverse project experience, our mission is Designing a Better Future. We excel at providing solutions for education, civic, healthcare, and commercial clients with offices in Sacramento, Irvine, San Diego, Oakland, and San Jose, to better serve our clients.
We focus on partnering with clients, agencies, and industry experts to develop innovative and reliable responses. These partnerships are the core of our business, and we strive to provide a level of service that exceeds expectations.
Offices: 2025 19th Street, Sacramento, California 95818, US · 1111 Broadway, Suite 2020, Oakland, California 94607, US · 2050 Main St, Suite 400, Irvine, California 92614, US · 52 S 1st St, San Jose, California 95113, US · 2419 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, California 92104, US
How many Education jobs are open in Irvine, CA right now?
There are currently 85 open education positions in Irvine, CA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Education roles in Irvine, CA?
Companies currently hiring include UCI Health, Life Time Inc., Western State Law Review, Cortica, MSX International, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Are there remote or hybrid Education jobs in Irvine, CA?
Yes — 13 of the 85 open education positions offer remote or hybrid work (4 remote, 9 hybrid).
How do I apply for Education jobs in Irvine, CA?
Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.