Architect I

ARCHITECT I?

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.?

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

• Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and other 3D visualization tools?are preferred

• 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?

• LEED and WELL accreditation 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?

• Endeavor to spread awareness of CPL’s brand throughout the region?

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?

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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, emphasizing 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 $ 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.