Architect III - Registered Architect

Architecture

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients-while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

Clark Nexsen is seeking a creative, ambitious licensed Architect III who shares our commitment to design excellence, sustainability, and innovation. You will join a team of architects and designers, working in a multi-discipline, collaborative, and engaging team-based environment that draws on multiple perspectives in the pursuit of innovative solutions. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to shape architectural projects in a variety of typologies and scales for clients that include educational and cultural institutions, commercial developers, government entities, and local communities. The ideal candidate for this position will be energetic and passionate about design, committed to quality, engaged in team, office, and firm-wide initiatives, able to work independently and in a team environment, an enthusiastic mentor for other design staff, and able to prioritize work.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Participates in the conceptual design and provides full support through the entire project
• Serve as a subject matter expert on specialized systems
• Liaises with Project Management, other Architects and consultants
• Develops and represents lead technical viewpoint on projects
• Coordinates with Director and Department Head on appropriate technical solutions and product strategies
• Collaborate with project teams during project design phases including programming, concept development, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation
• Develop design sketches, renderings, models, graphics, presentation materials, analysis, and construction drawings and schedules
• Participate in the bidding and construction administration of projects including jobsite visits, review of submittals, and responding to contractor questions
• Communicate and engage with a wide variety of stakeholders including clients, owners, users, team members, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to achieve overall project objectives
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and participation in continuouslearning
• Mentor junior design staff in their professional development
• Help deliver great projects with a sense of energy, passion and personal responsibility!

• Capable of independently leading and executing projects of medium to large size and/or complexity with minor direction and oversight
• Advanced level knowledge of design, modeling and graphic software (Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Cloud, and/or similar applications)
• Advanced level understanding of appropriateness of building information modeling for various project types
• Advanced level understanding of architectural drafting, detail and documentation standards
• Proficient level understanding of architectural specifications and their relationship to construction documents
• Advanced understanding of basic codes, sustainability requirements and their implementation
• Proficient level understanding of building programming
• 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

• Professional degree from an NAAB accredited Architecture program
• 8-10 years of professional experience
• Must be a fully registered Architect (RA) in at least one US state
• Additional accreditations supporting the firm's commitment to design and continued personal growth (LEED AP, WELL, etc.) will be given special consideration
• Physical model building, experience in a model building shop is strongly preferred
• Excellent graphic, drawing, and presentation capabilities
• Exposure to environmental analysis applications such as Climate Studio, Sefaira, Insight360, and Lady Bug/Honeybee is a plus
• Commitment to sustainable design principles and interest in achieving accreditation in LEED AP, WELL AP, and/or Green Globes

Working Conditions

At JMT, we prioritize a healthy work/life balance and offer a flexible hybrid working schedule. The selected candidate is expected to work in a JMT office location at least three days per week or as needed to perform assigned duties. While most of our work is desk-based, there may be times when standing, walking, bending and lifting of minimal weight are required. Our office environment is comfortable, has adequate lighting and temperature, and is free from noise, dust, and other hazards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.