The 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 Architect I is responsible for investigating, evaluating, and recommending technical design solutions that meet and exceed client needs for any assigned project. 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. In this position, you are moderately independent and work on complex small to moderate size projects.?
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?
Endeavor to spread awareness of CPL’s brand throughout the region?
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE?
You earned a professional degree in Architecture and have at least four (4) years of related work experience - or an equivalent combination of education and experience?
Professional licensure
LEED and WELL accreditation are a plus, but not required?
Proficiency in Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and other 3D visualization tools?
Comprehension of governing codes, standards, and project planning processes??
Ability to collaborate and both independently and as part of a project team, often on multiple projects concurrently?
Strong interpersonal skills, which you utilize over the phone, in person and via email correspondence with clients, consultants and internal teams?
Foundational knowledge of construction methods/materials and sustainable design strategies?
Across 4+ decades, CPL has grown into a multi-disciplined firm, cultivating inspiring designs with our community partners in 19 cities across five states. Working side-by-side with our clients to bring these ambitious projects to life is what truly energizes us.