Infrastructure Market Principal — Public Works Growth

CPL; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare for you and your family: 1

HSA with employer match

Medical and Dependent Care FSAs

Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Internal Mobility & Career Advancement

Licensure Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Assistance

Job summary

CPL is seeking an Engineering Market Sector Principal to lead strategic, technical, and market initiatives within the Infrastructure Team. You will guide agile project delivery, grow client relationships, and mentor a high-performing team across public works sectors like transportation, water, and wastewater.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, and resource allocation, champion sustainable design, and drive business development.

Qualifications

• A BS or advanced degree in your discipline from an accredited institution and have at least twelve (12) years of related work experience with at least five (5) in a Project Manager role – or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Licensure in your discipline
• A masterful understanding of the foundational principles of your discipline
• An ability to manage complexity with a track record of providing quality designs for a wide range of project types
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, plans and specifications, as well as their application and relevance to public works and construction projects
• Proficiency in technical writing as well as verbal communication
• A strong ability to prioritize and complete critical tasks while maintaining high design standards and adhering to established project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of new technological or scientific methods and developments affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes
• Develop, maintain, and learn from colleague and National Practice Leader interaction
• Develop and employ key performance indicators that are measures of business health
• Oversee project schedule and budget for concurrent design and construction projects
• Perform QA/QC on colleagues' work and methodologies
• Attend, participate in and lead client vision sessions
• Develop project scopes and objectives and coordinate all efforts – administrative and technical – to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects
• Advocates for sustainable approaches to design solutions
• Provide management of internal finances, including billing, invoice generation and asset/resource allocation
• Ensure appropriate resources are allocated to deliver a high-quality client experience
• Engage and foster the growth of CPL team members: provide encouragement and regular feedback; and serve as a mentor/example for the team
• Manage career conversations with your team on an established schedule (annual career conversations, regular check-ins) and the development of career plans
• 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
• Demonstrate an understanding of the business and CPL’s Value Proposition and promote that within CPL and with clients
• Create, maintain, and nurture external client relationships. You are responsible for business development, marketing, contract development, design production, and construction administration efforts as needed
• Develop new client relationships and work proactively to enhance existing partnerships
• Coordinate marketing efforts within your practice area, geography, and among other leaders including networking, conferences, research, relationships, opportunities, pursuits (proposals), generation of revenue, and business development action plan to develop client relationships and win work.
• Responsible for managing $1 million in fees minimum with a personal portfolio of clients that bring in $500,000 in fees at minimum at the agreed upon practice multiplier. Grow a practice organically at a rate of 20% annually.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationships

Communication

Construction knowledge

Technical writing

Budgeting

Education

BS or advanced degree in your discipline

Professional Licensure in your discipline

Job description

CPL is seeking an Engineering Market Sector Principal to lead strategic, technical, and market initiatives within the Infrastructure Team. You will guide agile project delivery, grow client relationships, and mentor a high-performing team across public works sectors like transportation, water, and wastewater.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, and resource allocation, champion sustainable design, and drive business development.