Architectural Project Manager

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$88,000.00/yr - $/yr

As the Architectural Project Manager I, you’ll step into a pivotal role as both a people leader and a project strategist, guiding multiple initiatives that shape communities and strengthen CPL’s client partnerships. Working closely with Principals and Senior Project Managers, you’ll play a key part in business development efforts—driving revenue growth, maximizing profitability, and cultivating relationships that fuel long‑term success. You’ll take ownership of estimating fees, defining scopes of work, and steering proposals and contracts for some of our most intricate projects.

Beyond project execution, you’ll mentor and inspire junior team members, helping them grow into future leaders. With independence and confidence, you’ll manage moderately complex, small to medium‑sized projects—balancing creativity, precision, and leadership to deliver exceptional outcomes.

• Oversee all aspects of assigned projects, including leading a team and coordinating with internal/external design team members, specialty consultants, clients, construction managers, contractors and governing agencies.
• Lead the preparation of documents by the design team for obtaining required local and state permits.
• Suggest new ideas and processes, continuing to learn more about the latest industry developments as they pertain to a given market sector.
• Interpret, create and/or redefine CPL’s standards.
• Work to build and enhance client relationships.

• Professional degree in your field and have at least seven (7) years of hands‑on experience with design and documentation – or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough understanding of current trends and areas of growth within the architectural industry.
• Deep expertise in your design specialty.
• Ability to foster a creative design environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work across a wide range of areas within the building design environment.
• Deep knowledge of industry standards and building codes.
• An ability to collaborate productively with multidisciplinary team members, consultant groups and stakeholders on a variety of concurrent projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebe AM, the Microsoft Office Suite, the Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch Up.

• Professional licensure (RA).
• LEED and/or WELL accreditation.

• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement.
• Healthcare for you and your family including spouse coverage:
  Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription insurances. Single Plans with 100% paid premium.
• Flexible Time Off + 8 Holidays a year.
• Retirement Savings Plan – Contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds.
• Tuition Assistance:
  You may be eligible for continuing education assistance.
• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to a maximum of $100 a month for 5 years ($6,000 total) towards student loan debt.
• Licensure Assistance.
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance – Company/team member premium sharing.
• Flexible Spending Account $5,000 dependent childcare annually paid 100% by team member pre‑taxes.
• FREE Life Insurance and AD+D Insurance.
• Voluntary Short‑Term Disability Insurance.

• Collaboration – working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.
• Family – celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well‑being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.
• Fun – not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.
• Inspiration – contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude.
• Integrity – doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow‑through on commitments.
• Ingenuity – seeking new opportunities and…