We asked a couple of our Principals why they like doing this job for CP and their responses were "Autonomy. Some may perceive autonomy as a void of leadership, but I see as an opportunity to be a leader." and "Challenging, flexible, uses my full skillset and the company values lines up exactly with my own." The primary responsibility of the Principal is for strategic vision, leadership, and inspiration for both the staff and for clients to ensure the annual plan is implemented. This individual will increase the awareness of CP\xe2\x80\x99s architectural and engineering practice while contributing to the reputation of the firm. *** This is an on-site position, with potential for Hybrid after 90 days of employment. ***
Qualifications:

• A Principal shall have a minimum of 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience functioning as a lead on a variety of project scales and complexities.
• Have a proven track record of winning project pursuits and maintaining strong client relationships with a diverse portfolio of project types.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with leadership and mentoring skills.
• The ability to collaborate and integrate with existing team.

Responsibilities/Skills:

• To achieve success, the Principal will work directly with the business development group to develop relationships with target clients and pursue new relationships that fit within the strategic goals.
• Develop strategic sales goals and the plans to achieve those goals to meet the overall company goals for growth.
• Represent the company with direct client interaction and industry events.
• The pursuit of new work will be in a collaborative manner with in-house subject matter experts, technical leaders and national experts as required.
• This individual will oversee and direct the activities of personnel within the office including implementing annual plans, marketing strategies, public relations, financial planning and management, and other related matters.
• This position will be responsible for adherence to corporate policies, project contract financial fee and budget information in conjunction with Marketing and Project Management and establishment and/or maintenance of processes and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, able to handle stressful situations and multi-tasking, able to work under time constraints, long hours may be required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Overtime (40+ hours) may be required as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Must be able to handle stressful situations, multi-tasking, and working within reasonable time constraints to meet production schedules and budgets. Will work in normal office environment and may also be required to work outside of a normal office from time-to-time. The above criteria has been developed to establish guidelines for this position, but note that these are only guidelines, and a person\xe2\x80\x99s ability, talent, effort, personality, and other aspects of the profession shall become a deciding factor for each position. Promotions are dependent on effort, attitude, ability, need, and schooling and should not be considered automatic.
Cuhaci & Peterson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cuhaci & Peterson complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Nothing in this job description restricts management\xe2\x80\x99s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Additionally, this job description reflects management\xe2\x80\x99s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an \xe2\x80\x9cat will\xe2\x80\x9d relationship between the employee and Cuhaci Peterson Architects, Engineers & planners, Inc.