Market Sector Principal - Landscape Architect

Why This Role Matters

As the Market Sector Principal – Landscape Architect, you will be a trusted technical expert, mentor, and leader within a growing practice. You will champion design excellence, guide technical standards, lead growth of the practice, and support project pursuit, development, and delivery efforts. Working across large‑scale multidisciplinary initiatives and complex mid‑sized projects, you will inspire teams to create thoughtful, sustainable, and client‑focused landscape solutions while contributing to the continued growth and reputation of CPL.

Responsibilities

• Act as a culture guardian, promoting all that is good in the culture.
• Develop relationships and networks internally to advance our multi‑discipline capabilities.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the business and CPL’s Value Proposition and how technical excellence supports that Value Proposition.
• Ensure appropriate resources are allocated throughout the organization to deliver a high‑quality client experience.
• Expand our practice both in geography and in total sales volume through internal cross‑selling and external business development.
• Engage and foster the growth of CPL team members; provide encouragement, regular feedback, and serve as a mentor/example for all levels of the team.
• Manage/oversee career conversations with your team on an established schedule (annual career conversations, regular check‑ins, and development of career plans for each team member).
• Develop future leaders within the organization (train your replacement).
• Engage, motivate, and lead internal and external stakeholders to develop strategies and plans to move the organization in the desired direction.
• Influence people through effective communication.
• Promote justice, diversity, and fairness in the organization.
• Execute work by managing the work of others, providing direction, and removing obstacles.
• Fulfill the role of Project Manager as needed, overseeing project schedules and budgets.
• Perform quality assurance/control on others’ work, verifying methodologies, calculations, outcomes, etc.
• 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.
• Provide management of internal finances, including billing, invoice generation, and asset/resource allocation.
• Collaborate with other CPL leaders in preparing and implementing annual business development plans.

Requirements

• Professional degree in your field of expertise and at least fifteen (15) years of experience, with at least five (5) years served in a Studio Manager or Practice Manager role or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional licensure with the ability and willingness to be licensed in multiple states.
• Thorough understanding of current trends and areas of growth within the AEC/LA industry.
• Recognized as a subject‑matter expert, both internally and in the community.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly accountable, approaching every project with a positive attitude and an eagerness to exceed client expectations.
• Proven leadership experience, identifying thoughtful solutions to complicated design problems.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team‑based, and entrepreneurial environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally and nationally as necessary to support firm goals.

Benefits

• 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; voluntary life insurance for you and your family.
• Free Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• PTO, sick time, and 8 holidays per year.
• Retirement savings plan with contributions from CPL.
• Internal mobility & career advancement opportunities.
• Licensure assistance.
• Additional benefits for employees working 40+ hours/week: tuition assistance (eligible for continuing education) and student loan assistance (up to $100/month for 5 years, total $6,000).

Compensation

The rate for this position generally ranges between $156,000 and $190,000 annually. This range is a good‑faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law and reflects what a successful New York applicant might be paid when working from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York may not receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary based on operational needs, individual education, qualifications, experience, work location, and other lawful considerations. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Company Culture

We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors. Our culture emphasizes collaboration—working together toward the best solution and valuing collective wisdom; family—celebrating successes and caring for the well‑being of our team and their families; fun—maintaining a light‑hearted atmosphere that boosts productivity; inspiration—fostering an uplifting workplace that encourages growth and success; integrity—doing what is ethically right and following through on commitments; and ingenuity—seeking new opportunities and identifying practical, unexpected ways to solve problems.