Senior Architect/ Higher Ed and Science & Technology

Job Description

Job Description

An individual in this role applies advanced concepts and designs to a variety of projects across varying market sectors, managing and guiding the well-being and productive functioning of CPL’s architectural design teams.

The Senior Architect / Specialist Role independently investigates, evaluates, and recommends technical design solutions that meet and exceed client needs for any assigned project.

Sometimes named to a specialist role, the Senior Architect often has deep specialized knowledge and is considered a subject matter expert.

Reporting to a Project Manager or Principal, you provide consultation throughout the planning, design and coordination of complex assignments and carry out novel assignments requiring the development of new / improved techniques and procedures.

The Senior Architect has supervisory duties and works on highly complex projects of moderate to large size.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• You earned a professional degree in architecture and have eight (8) years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• You’re a registered architect (RA)
• Previous experience in Higher Ed and or Science and Technology preferred
• LEED and WELL accreditations are a plus, but not required
• Previous experience working in the healthcare market preferred
• You’re proficient in Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and other 3D visualization tools
• You have a strong comprehension of governing codes, standards and project planning processes
• You can work both independently and as part of a project team, often on multiple projects concurrently
• You have exceptional interpersonal skills, which you utilize over the phone, in person and via email correspondence with clients, consultants and internal teams
• You have a foundational knowledge of construction methods / materials and sustainable design strategies

CORE DUTIES

• Coordinate architectural work throughout each step of the project, designating tasks to team members and managing workloads
• Participate in client meetings throughout all phases of design and construction
• Conduct design and contract document work sessions in conjunction with other disciplines and practice teams
• Write / edit architectural specifications using independent analyses and design knowledge
• Check in with Project Managers at each project milestone to ensure design quality control / assurance
• Research codes, guidelines and regulations governing best design practices
• Coordinate and submit all multi-disciplinary documents for authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) approval, bidding and construction
• Play an active role in construction administration, encompassing supplemental instruction generation, construction change directive, change order creation and the preparation of request for information (RFI) responses
• Supervisory requirements, including resource and people management
• Delegate and provide oversight for the work assigned to Engineering Technicians or interns
• Engage and foster the growth of CPL team members. Provide encouragement and regular feedback; and serve as a mentor / example for all levels of the team.
• Contribute to career conversations with your team on an established schedule
• 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

WHAT WE OFFER : CPL cares about your future with us! That’s why we offer the following benefits to you and your family :

• 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

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE WORKING HERE? 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 ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments.
• Ingenuity seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems.

The rate for this position generally ranges between $86K-129K 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.

Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law.

A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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.