Senior Architect/Project Team Leader

SENIOR ARCHITECT/SPECIALIST ROLE 

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’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 

• 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)  

• LEED and WELL accreditations are a plus, but not required 

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