Senior Architect III

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

Clark Nexsen is seeking a Senior Architect III. A Senior Architect III 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 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
• 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, AHJs, 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

Project responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

• 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 RFIs, 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

• 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
• Holds additional professional and sustainability certifications
• 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