Architectural Market Principal- Community & Culture

Community & Culture Practice Leader

Why This Role Matters:
You are a relationship builder, market leader, and trusted advisor who is passionate about creating places that strengthen communities and enrich culture. In this role, you will drive the growth and success of our Community & Culture (C&C) Practice by cultivating strategic client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and leading pursuits that expand our impact across public, civic, cultural, and community-centered markets.

You bring a unique blend of business development, leadership, and architectural expertise. As a visible leader within the communities we serve, you will champion stakeholder engagement, generate and convert opportunities, and guide multidisciplinary teams in delivering innovative environments that inspire connection, belonging, and growth. You'll play a critical role in growing our practice, mentoring future leaders, and strengthening CPL's reputation as a trusted partner for communities and cultural institutions.

What You'll Do:

• Practice Growth & Business Development
• Serve as a leader and ambassador for CPL's Community & Culture Practice within the marketplace.
• Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with municipal leaders, community organizations, cultural institutions, public agencies, private sector partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new opportunities while expanding existing client partnerships across community-focused markets, including libraries, parks and recreation, civic facilities, museums, theaters, government and judicial centers, emergency services, operation centers, zoos and aquariums, and workplace environments.
• Lead business development efforts including networking, conferences, industry involvement, strategic pursuits, community engagement initiatives, and proposal development.
• Maintain a strong client portfolio and contribute to achieving practice revenue, profitability, and annual growth goals.
• Client Leadership
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding visioning, planning, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making processes.
• Lead client presentations, workshops, public meetings, community outreach efforts, and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Ensure exceptional client experiences through proactive communication, collaboration, and responsive leadership.
• Promote CPL's value proposition and strengthen our reputation as a premier partner in creating meaningful community and cultural destinations.
• Project & Operational Leadership
• Provide executive oversight of multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Guide project teams in developing effective strategies, work plans, and creative design solutions that reflect community needs and aspirations.
• Allocate resources effectively to support project performance and client satisfaction.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, billing, and resource planning.
• Advocate for innovative, sustainable, and people-centered design solutions that foster connection, engagement, and long-term community impact.
• Strategic Leadership
• Monitor industry trends, community needs, demographic shifts, cultural priorities, market conditions, and emerging technologies to drive practice growth.
• Develop and leverage performance metrics that support informed business decisions and practice health.
• Collaborate with Practice Leaders and firm leadership to shape strategy and execute key initiatives.
• Influence organizational success through effective communication, relationship building, stakeholder collaboration, and change leadership.
• Champion CPL's community-driven design philosophy by helping clients create places where people connect, share, and thrive.

What You Bring:

• A Professional Degree (or Master's) in your field from an accredited institution and have at least Fifteen (15) years of related work experience, with at least five (5) in a Project Manager role – or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional licensure (RA)
• Recognition as an expert in your field, often serving on professional organization boards and committees
• Elevated level of financial acumen
• Ability to manage complexity with a have 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.

What We Offer:

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
• Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family
• 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…