Senior Architectural Project Manager

CPL ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT•Town of Bedford, NY

12h•$109 - $137

About The Position

Step into a leadership role where strategy meets design excellence. As a Senior Architectural Project Manager, you are both a visionary project leader and a trusted client partner—guiding multiple complex projects from pursuit through successful delivery. Reporting directly to a Principal, you play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s growth. You actively contribute to business development efforts, cultivate strategic partnerships, and help drive revenue while maximizing profitability. From defining project scope and estimating fees to leading proposal development and contract negotiations, you help secure and execute some of our most high-profile and intricate work. Internally, you are a mentor and culture builder—empowering junior team members, strengthening collaboration, and elevating performance across project teams. You thrive in an independent leadership capacity, confidently managing moderate to large-scale, highly complex projects with precision and foresight. If you’re passionate about leading people, shaping impactful architecture, and influencing the future growth of a firm, this role offers the opportunity to do all three

Requirements

You earned a BS (and/or MS) in your field of expertise and at least twelve (12) years of architectural experience, with a track record of developing proactive designs for a broad range of project types
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, the Microsoft Office Suite, the Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp
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

Nice To Haves

LEED and/or WELL accreditation
Professional Licensure (RA)

Responsibilities

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
Oversee the management of internal finances, including billing, invoice generation and asset/resource allocation
Serve as the daily contact for key internal and external project personnel, ensuring the resolution of project-related issues
Lead and supervise the development of clear and complete drawings and specifications
Plan, organize and regulate workload assignments as needed
Prepare coordinated design and construction documents to obtain governing agency permits and procure competitive bids from contractors for public works projects
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.
Manage/oversee career conversations with your team on an established schedule (annual career conversations, regular check-ins, and the development of career plans for each team member)
Develop future leaders within the organization (train your replacement)
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
Promote justice, diversity and fairness in the organization

Benefits

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