Are you a Project Architect or Designer with K-12 experience and/or Community looking for career progression with a growing company?

Based out of our Greensboro, NC office, this role applies advanced concepts and designs to a variety of education and community projects, advancing the well-being and productive functioning of our architectural design teams.

WHO WE ARE

A leader in designing infrastructure that makes life better.

At CPL, we do work for the greater good. Our culture is rooted in helping others and we want to see our neighborhoods thrive. From hospitals, town halls, schools and universities to stadiums, houses, highways, and bridges, we actively demonstrate what it means to be a full-service team.

We are well-equipped to build cities from the ground up, and we deepen relationships by co-creating with our clients to bring their visions to life. We are devoted to shaping an intentional environment that promotes professional development, camaraderie, and fun, and as we continue to grow, we will need innovators like you to help us deliver powerful results.

THE PROJECT ARCHITECT & DESIGNER AT CPL

The Project Architect OR Project Designer 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 intricate assignments and carry out novel tasks requiring the development of new/improved techniques and procedures. As a positive, accountable, and well-seasoned professional, you also offer guidance and design oversight to junior architects.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• 5+ years of previous experience as an architect/designer or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency with software utilization: Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, SketchUp and other 3D visualization tools
• You have a strong comprehension of governing codes, standards and project planning processes and can implement them seamlessly.
• You can work both independently and as part of a project team, often on multiple projects concurrently.
• You have exceptional people 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
• Interest in sustainable design; LEED or WELL accredited desired but not required.

• Registered Architect and AIA preferred.

CORE DUTIES

• Coordinate architectural workload throughout each step of a given project.
• 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 design practices
• Coordinate and submit all multi-disciplinary documents for approval by authorities having jurisdiction throughout the bidding and construction phases
• 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:

• Career Advancement & Mentorship Programs
• Competitive Salary
• Healthcare with $0.00 premium cost for single plans and generous plans for families including spouse coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription insurances.
• Flexible Time Off including 8 holidays.
• 401K
  Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Education Assistance: Tuition & Student Loans
• Professional Licensing assistance and much more!

LEARN MORE

CPL is proud to be not only an equal opportunity employer, but a diverse and motivating place to work. Visit our website (that’s cplteam.com) to see what we’re all about.

CPL does not accept inquiries from third-party recruiters or search agencies.