K-12 Education Architecture Market Lead

Commonwealth Architects; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare for you and your family

Health Savings Account with employer

PTO + 8 Holidays per year

Licensure assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

CPL’s Georgia K-12 practice is seeking an Architectural Market Sector Principal to lead client engagement, growth, and project leadership across Atlanta and the state. You will drive opportunities, mentor teams, and shape learning environments that support student success and community growth.

With 12+ years in architecture and a RA license, you’ll partner with school districts, manage multi-project portfolios, and deliver innovative, sustainable designs in a fast-growing market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Architecture and Professional Licensure (RA).
• 12+ years of experience, including 5+ years leading projects, teams, and client relationships.
• Proven success developing K-12 client partnerships, generating new business opportunities, and growing a project pipeline.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and business acumen with the ability to influence, inspire, and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead CPL's K-12 Education Practice and act as market leader in the marketplace.
• Build and maintain relationships with school districts, educational stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new opportunities while expanding existing client partnerships.
• Lead business development efforts including networking, conferences, industry involvement, strategic pursuits, and proposal development.
• Provide executive oversight of multiple projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Advocate for innovative, sustainable, and forward-thinking educational design solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationships

Business Development

Strategic Thinking

Education

Architecture degree with RA licensure

Job description

CPL’s Georgia K-12 practice is seeking an Architectural Market Sector Principal to lead client engagement, growth, and project leadership across Atlanta and the state. You will drive opportunities, mentor teams, and shape learning environments that support student success and community growth.

With 12+ years in architecture and a RA license, you’ll partner with school districts, manage multi-project portfolios, and deliver innovative, sustainable designs in a fast-growing market.