SENIOR ARCHITECT

Why This Role Matters:

As the Senior Architect, you will bring advanced architectural expertise, creative problem-solving, and technical leadership to a diverse range of projects and market sectors. You will play a key part in delivering innovative, high-quality design solutions while helping strengthen and develop CPL's architectural teams. With a strong understanding of both design and technical execution, you will independently explore, evaluate, and recommend design solutions that not only meet but exceed client expectations. Reporting to a Project Manager or Principal, you will provide leadership and technical direction throughout every stage of a project—from planning and design through documentation and construction administration. You will serve as a trusted technical resource, collaborating with project teams to navigate challenges, elevate design quality, and drive successful project outcomes. Beyond project delivery, this role contributes to the growth of the practice by sharing expertise, mentoring team members, and helping foster a culture of design excellence and innovation.

What You'll Do:

Coordinate architectural work throughout all phases of project delivery and assist with workload planning Participate in client meetings during planning, design, and construction phases Lead design and contract document work sessions with multidisciplinary teams Prepare and edit architectural specifications Perform quality control and quality assurance reviews Research and interpret codes, regulations, and industry best practices Coordinate submissions for AHJ review, permitting, bidding, and construction Participate in construction administration activities including RFIs and change management Provide technical guidance to architects, technicians, and interns Support staff development and mentoring initiatives Assist with project staffing and resource coordination Contribute to business development and client relationship activities

What You Bring:

Professional degree in Architecture and at least seven (7) years of related experience Registered Architect (RA) Proficiency in Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and visualization tools Strong understanding of building codes, standards, regulations, and project delivery methods Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple projects Strong interpersonal and communication skills Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, sustainable design, and construction administration Ability to mentor and guide less experienced staff

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 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 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 $90,000.00
• 112,000.

00 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 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.