Senior Architect I

Senior Architect I

Clark Nexsen

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

1111 Metropolitan Avenue (Show on map)

Jun 03, 2025

Description

Clark Nexsen is seeking a Senior Architect I who will be responsible for performing, directing and supervising all aspects of architectural design services on multi-discipline building design projects of moderate to large scope for commercial and government facilities.

By virtue of the knowledge and experience gained during their years of practice a Senior Architect I will be capable of bringing their design talents and organizational skills to bear on their assigned projects. They shall serve as a role model and mentor to the architectural support staff and also participate in corporate activities to improve the design quality of our projects and the processes and procedures used during the design, documentation, and construction administration activities of a project. They shall also be actively involved in the marketing and business development activities of the company and develop strong professional and personal relationships with our clients, contractors, and consultants to foster repeat business.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Performing all aspects of architectural design as a Senior Architect, including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents

Capable of independently leading and executing projects of the highest complexity

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

Working closely with Project Managers to execute project plans

Coordinating with Project Manager to directly supervise the teams' design and technical delivery

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

Communicating directly with the client to present technical and design solutions

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

Education, Technology, and Experience

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

NCARB certified to facilitate licensure through reciprocity is preferred

Holds additional professional and sustainability certifications

Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation preferred

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

A Senior Architect should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.

Advanced level knowledge of design, modeling, and graphic software (Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Cloud, and/or similar applications)

A Senior Architect I must have a minimum of 10 years of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with an architectural firm or a multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm.

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. Successful candidates will also have a strong history of leading the overall design development for these facility types and have a history of building and maintaining successful client relationships.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Workplace Flexibility

We have selected two common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship.

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