Senior Architect - Registered Architect
About this role
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.
Position summary: The Senior Architect leads architectural design services across all project phases—from conceptual design through construction administration—on moderate to large-scale, complex projects. This role provides technical and design leadership, serves as the primary architectural point of contact for clients, supports business development efforts, mentors staff, and drives quality, consistency, and execution excellence across projects.
Compensation for this position is $130,000.00 - $180,000.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.
Essential functions and responsibilities:
- Lead architectural design for projects by establishing the technical approach and design intent.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate architectural solutions for a seamless deliverable.
- Ensure the quality, constructability, and technical integrity of documents through consistent application of firm QA/QC standards.
- Troubleshoot complex issues and develop innovative design solutions for challenging project conditions.
- Provide oversight during construction administration, including field visits, RFIs, shop drawing review
- Travel to JMT locations and project sites is required as needed
Client & Project Delivery
- Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of services.
- Deliver presentations to clients, contractors, and the public on interview processes, technical concepts, and design solutions.
- Partner with Project Managers to oversee design and technical teams, supporting delivery of projects within established scope, schedule, and budget parameters.
- Establish and maintain positive client relationships.
Leadership & Mentorship
- Lead and mentor architectural staff by providing coaching, feedback, goal-setting support, and guidance on technical strategies and project approaches.
Business Development & Market Engagement
- Support senior leadership and participate in marketing pursuits, proposals, and interviews.
- Actively pursue project opportunities by developing and maintaining relationships with current and prospective clients.
- Contribute to expanding work across market sectors.
- Represent the firm through participation in professional, industry, and community organizations.
Company at a glance
Clark Nexsen, A JMT Company, is an integrated architecture and engineering firm creating innovative design solutions for U.S. and global clients. We serve more than a dozen markets including higher education and K-12, science + technology, commercial, and infrastructure and transportation. Through collaboration and the development of a wide range of expertise, we believe we can create a better world through our work. We are ranked in the Top 25 Architecture/Engineering firms in Building Design+Construction’s annual survey and as a Top 10 design firm for both higher education and the military sector.
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