K-12 Education Architecture Practice Lead

CPL; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Licensure assistance

Job summary

CPL, a leading design partner for K-12 education, seeks an Architectural Market Sector Principal to drive growth and client partnerships in Columbia, SC. You will lead, mentor, and shape projects across multidisciplinary teams while expanding CPL's presence in the K-12 sector.

With 12+ years in architecture and RA licensure, you will guide strategic pursuits, client engagement, and major opportunities, ensuring exceptional outcomes for school districts and educational institutions.

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.
• Strong understanding of educational facility planning, design, construction, and project delivery.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and business acumen with the ability to influence, inspire, and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Practice Growth & Business Development: lead CPL's K-12 Education Practice and build client relationships.
• Oversee multiple projects with scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Allocate resources and oversee financial performance including budgeting and forecasting.
• Strategic Leadership: monitor trends and collaborate to shape strategy and initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Business development

Architectural design

Strategic planning

Education

Architecture degree

Professional Licensure (RA)

Job description

CPL, a leading design partner for K-12 education, seeks an Architectural Market Sector Principal to drive growth and client partnerships in Columbia, SC. You will lead, mentor, and shape projects across multidisciplinary teams while expanding CPL's presence in the K-12 sector.

With 12+ years in architecture and RA licensure, you will guide strategic pursuits, client engagement, and major opportunities, ensuring exceptional outcomes for school districts and educational institutions.