Market Principal - Industrial Architecture

Why This Role Matters

Joining CPL as Market Sector Principal - Industrial Architecture is a truly unique opportunity for someone who wants to build and run a practice
. You will develop, lead and expand our Industrial Architecture Practice across the Southeast. This is an opportunity for a dynamic architect, business driver, and people leader to drive growth across advanced manufacturing, logistics, distribution, mission-critical facilities, and emerging industrial markets. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing client relationships, leading high-performing teams, expanding market presence, and executing strategies that position CPL as a premier industrial design partner.

• Be a part of leading the growth and strategic direction of CPL’s Industrial Practice.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with manufacturers, developers, corporate real estate leaders, site selection consultants, and economic development organizations.
• Drive and lead client development and project pursuit efforts.
• Mentor, develop, and inspire a talented team of architects and design professionals.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to execute market growth strategies and expand our industrial footprint.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, mission-critical, and industrial facility projects.
• Represent CPL through industry organizations, thought leadership, networking, and client engagement.

• 10+ years of architecture experience, including leadership within industrial, manufacturing, logistics, mission-critical, or related markets.
• Licensed Architect with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture (or equivalent experience).
• Proven success building and growing a practice, driving client relationships and revenue generation.
• Strong understanding of industrial facility planning, operational workflows, and complex project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive organizational growth.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building client relationships and winning work.

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 retirement funds
• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
• Licensure Assistance

Additional benefits available to FT Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week

• Tuition Assistance:
  You may be eligible for continuing education assistance
• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt

We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.

• 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…