Clark Nexsen, A JMT Company · 8 hours ago
Senior Architect III - RA
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expClark Nexsen, a JMT Company, is seeking a Senior Architect III to join their dynamic team. The role involves directing and supervising architectural design services for multi-discipline building design projects while mentoring staff and fostering client relationships.
ConsultingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Performing all aspects of architectural design as a Senior Architect, including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents
Concurrently leading several projects of moderate complexity and scope when required by schedule and/or resource constraints
Meeting with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of services
Assist in presenting projects to clients, contractors, project team members, AHJ’s, and members of the public through all stages of the project
Managing the architectural portion of multi-discipline projects and working with assigned Project Managers to meet project budget, schedule, goals, and objectives
Coordinating, supervising, and communicating all aspects of the architectural design within multi-discipline teams to ensure that architectural design details integrate properly with all other disciplines
Communication with the Contractor on Design-Build projects to verify suitability of systems selected
Directing and supervising the work of Architects, Interns, and Designers assigned to the project
Managing and supervising architectural support services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids
Managing and supervising architectural support services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings
Ensuring staff compliance with quality control policies and procedures
Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, and senior management
Actively support Company marketing and business development activities
Establish and maintain positive client relationships
Provide technical guidance to architectural staff
Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of architectural staff
Assisting Department Director and Department Head in developing new and/or revised processes and procedures
Representing the Managing Principal, Project Manager, or Department Head when they are unavailable
Leading staff training sessions
Providing input to Department Head on staff annual performance reviews
Can be relied upon to present directly to the client on technical and design solutions
Works closely with the Project Manager to execute project plans
Coordinate with Project Manager to directly supervise the teams' design and technical delivery
May include special expertise roles and titles
Performing Project Manager duties as assigned
Serve in the role of Design Manager on projects as assigned
Responsible for discipline design and documentation
Responsible for discipline coordination of plans and specifications
Develop discipline design approach and methodology
Develop discipline project plan and production methodology
Responsible for establishing discipline sustainable design approach
Create and maintain project architectural design notebook
Confirm project planning & program requirements
Develop building systems analysis & selection
Establish building envelope design components
Establish building & site control dimensions
Prepare scope and fee proposals for project architectural services
Assist MP and PM in development of project proposals, budgets & schedules
Review and approve discipline code analysis prepared by design team
Review and approve discipline specifications prepared by the design team
Respond to RFI’s, Dr Check comments, etc
Lead discipline bidding and construction administration activities
Perform discipline QA/QC reviews on assigned projects
Back-check discipline QC team comments
Monitor and adhere to project budget & schedule
May require domestic and foreign travel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Architecture from an NAAB-accredited program -or-
Masters of Architecture (MA must be from an NAAB-accredited program)
Must be a fully licensed Architect in at least one US state, preferably in the local jurisdiction
Advanced level understanding of architectural construction and contract documents
Advanced understanding of basic codes, sustainability requirements and their implementation
Dedicated to developing his/her professional and leadership skills within the firm
Proficient in client presentation development, public speaking, technical writing and business correspondence skills
Fosters client relationships and/or supports business development activities
Is viewed as an architectural leader or subject matter expert within the firm and/or by our clients
Participates in professional and/or community organizations
Mentors younger staff and acts as a resource
Participates in marketing pursuits and winning projects
Actively pursues project opportunities across market sectors developing relationships with current and potential clients that could lead to future work
A Senior Architect should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management
A Senior Architect should typically have 15 years or more of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with an architectural firm or a multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm
Preferred
NCARB certified to facilitate licensure through reciprocity
Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation
Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process
Working familiarity with design and production software such as Revit and Rhino 3D to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable
Experience as a lead designer or Architect in federal, state, municipal, healthcare, commercial, higher education or similar projects plus experience in Design/Build and CM at Risk project delivery methods is desirable
Architects assigned to focus on our Science and Technology work may be given additional consideration for expertise and relevant leadership experience in academic research facility design, biotechnology research & development facility design, agricultural biotechnology facility design, pharmaceutical facility design as well as other building typologies involving the Life Sciences
Benefits
Flexible hybrid working schedule
Healthy work/life balance
Company
Clark Nexsen, A JMT Company
Clark Nexsen, A JMT Company, is an integrated architecture and engineering firm creating innovative design solutions for U.S. and global clients.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-05-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Bill Keen
Chief Innovation Officer
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