Market Sector Principal Architect- Science & Technology

About the role

Joining CPL as Market Sector Principal Architect- Science & Technology, you will have the opportunity to lead and make an impact as a true "Practice Builder". You will develop existing client relationships and work to establish new clients; lead high-visibility projects, manage and develop a team; and lead change throughout the company.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of new technological or scientific methods and developments affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes
• Develop, maintain, and learn from colleague and National Practice Leader interaction, communication is two-way
• Develop and employ tracking and measurements that are indicators of business health
• Execute work by managing the work of others, providing direction and removing obstacles
• Oversee project schedule, budget and aspects of concurrent design and construction projects
• Perform quality assurance/control on other's work, verifying methodologies, calculations, outcomes, etc.
• Attend, participate in and lead client vision sessions
• Develop project scopes and objectives and coordinate all efforts – administrative and technical – to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects
• Advocate for sustainable approaches to design solutions
• Ensure appropriate resources are allocated throughout the organization to deliver a high-quality client experience
• Supervise/oversee career conversations with your team on an established schedule (annual career conversations, regular check-ins, and the development of career plans for each team member)
• Develop future leaders within the organization (train your replacement)
• Influence people through effective communication
• Promote justice, diversity and fairness in the organization
• Create, maintain and nurture external client relationships
• You are responsible for business development, marketing, contract development, design production, and construction administration efforts as needed
• Coordinate marketing efforts within your practice area, geography, and among other leaders including networking, conferences, research, relationships, opportunities, pursuits (proposals), generation of revenue, and business development action plan to develop client relationships, win work, and fill the pipeline
• Demonstrate an understanding of the business and CPL’s Value Proposition and promote that within CPL and with clients
• Responsible for managing $1 million in fees minimum with a personal portfolio of clients that bring in $500,000 in fees at minimum at the agreed upon practice multiplier
• Grow a practice organically at a rate of 20% annually

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in your discipline from an accredited institution and have at least 15 years of related work experience with at least 5 in a Project Manager role – or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional Licensure (RA)
• A masterful understanding of the foundational principles of your discipline
• An ability to manage complexity with a track record of providing quality designs for a wide range of project types
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, plans and specifications, as well as their application and relevance to public works and construction projects
• Proficiency in technical writing as well as verbal communication
• A strong ability to prioritize and juggle critical tasks, seeing them through to completion while maintaining high design standards and adhering to established project timelines

Benefits

Benefits for Regular Full-Time & Part-Time Employees Working 30+ Hours/Week
Healthcare for you and your family: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
FREE Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per year
Retirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds
Internal Mobility & Career Advancement

Schedule

The rate for this position generally ranges between $119-$178K annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law.

Pay

CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.