Architectural Project Manager I

Job Description

Job Description

Why This Role Matters:

As the Architectural Project Manager I, you’ll step into a pivotal role as both a people leader and a project strategist, guiding multiple initiatives that shape communities and strengthen CPL’s client partnerships. Working closely with Principals and Senior Project Managers, you’ll play a key part in business development efforts—driving revenue growth, maximizing profitability, and cultivating relationships that fuel long‑term success. You’ll take ownership of estimating fees, defining scopes of work, and steering proposals and contracts for some of our most intricate projects. Beyond project execution, you’ll mentor and inspire junior team members, helping them grow into future leaders. With independence and confidence, you’ll manage moderately complex, small to medium‑sized projects—balancing creativity, precision, and leadership to deliver exceptional outcomes.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee all aspects of assigned projects, including leading a team and coordinating with internal/external design team members, specialty consultants, clients, construction managers, contractors and governing agencies
• Lead the preparation of documents by the design team for obtaining required local and state permits
• Suggest new ideas and processes, continuing to learn more about the latest industry developments as they pertain to a given market sector
• Interpret, create and/or redefine CPL’s standards
• Work to build and enhance client relationships

What You Bring:

• Professional degree in your field and have at least seven (7) years of hands-on experience with design and documentation – or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Thorough understanding of current trends and areas of growth within the architectural industry
• Deep expertise in your design specialty
• Ability to foster a creative design environment
• Strong communication skills, (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work across a wide range of areas within the building design environment
• Deep knowledge of industry standards and building codes
• An ability to collaborate productively with multidisciplinary team members, consultant groups and stakeholders on a variety of concurrent projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, the Microsoft Office Suite, the Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp

Nice To Have:

• Professional licensure (RA)
• LEED and/or WELL accreditation

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 $88- $112k 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.