Principal - Retail

Overview

Lead strategic vision, business development, and office operations for an architecture firm.

Key Responsibilities

• team leadership
• business development
• client relations
• project planning
• financial management
• quality assurance

Tasks

-This individual will increase the awareness of C&P’s architectural and engineering practice while contributing to the reputation of the firm. -The Principal may be required to lead and manage teams on projects. -The pursuit of new work will be in a collaborative manner with local 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, project planning, financial planning and management, staff planning and oversight and other related matters. -To achieve success, the Principal will work directly with the business development group to develop relationships with target clients and pursue new projects in the region. -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 quality control processes and procedures. -The primary responsibility of the Principal is for strategic vision, leadership, inspiration, quality assurance, and profitability of the office to ensure the annual plan is implemented.

Requirements

• collaboration
• 10 years
• client relations
• leadership
• multitasking
• physical stamina

What You Bring

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. 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 ability to collaborate and integrate with existing team -A Principal shall have a minimum of Ten (10) years of 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.

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About Cuhaci Peterson®

-Notable commercial projects include Walmart, Mercedes-Benz, Publix, White Castle, Wawa and Lake Nona developments. -Skilled in engineering disciplines—electrical, mechanical, structural, fire protection—alongside architecture and interior design. -Major focus sectors include industrial (serving clients like Tesla, FedEx, Target), retail, food service and grocery. -Financially self-sustaining, the firm recently emphasized digital transformation under its COO to boost operational efficiency. -Unusual fact: started by co-founder Lonnie Peterson whose legacy inspires a scholarship in his name following his passing.

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