Architect III - RA

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 environment that draws on multiple perspectives to pursue innovative solutions. As part of this team, you will shape architectural projects across a variety of typologies and scales for educational, cultural, commercial, governmental, and local community clients.

• Participate in the conceptual design and provide full support through the entire project.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert on specialized systems.
• Liaise with Project Management, other Architects, and consultants.
• Develop and represent a leading technical viewpoint on projects.
• Coordinate with Director and Department Head on appropriate technical solutions and product strategies.
• Collaborate with project teams during 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 bidding and construction administration, including job‑site 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 continuous learning.
• Mentor junior design staff in their professional development.
• Help deliver great projects with energy, passion, and personal responsibility.

• Independently lead and execute medium to large projects with minimal oversight.
• Advanced knowledge of design, modeling, and graphic software (Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Cloud, and/or similar applications).
• Advanced understanding of building information modeling for various project types.
• Advanced understanding of architectural drafting, detail, and documentation standards.
• Proficient understanding of architectural specifications and their relationship to construction documents.
• Advanced understanding of basic codes, sustainability requirements, and their implementation.
• Proficient understanding of building programming.
• Dedication to developing professional and leadership skills within the firm.
• Proficiency in client presentation development, public speaking, technical writing, and business correspondence.

• Professional degree from an NAAB‑accredited Architecture program.
• 8–10 years of professional experience.
• Fully registered Architect (RA) in at least one U.S. state.
• Additional accreditations supporting our commitment to design and personal growth (LEED AP, WELL, etc.) are highly valued.
• Experience with physical model building and model building shop preferred.
• Excellent graphic, drawing, and presentation capabilities.
• Exposure to environmental analysis applications such as Climate Studio, Sefaira, Insight
  360, 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.

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. While most work is desk‑based, standing, walking, bending, and lifting minimal weight may be required. Our office environment is comfortable, with adequate lighting, temperature control, and free from noise, dust, or other hazards.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Architecture and Planning