Architectural Designer III

Clark Nexsen, A JMT Company; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a senior Architectural Designer III who independently delivers a broad range of architectural assignments for medium to large projects. The role provides technical leadership, coordinates with project teams, and develops design solutions with strong quality control and client-facing presentation work.

You will contribute to construction documents, BIM coordination, and specifications, while mentoring junior staff and participating in ongoing professional

Qualifications

• NAAB-accredited architecture degree required.
• 10+ years of related architecture experience.
• 2+ years leading projects of medium to large size.

Responsibilities

• Participate in concept design and provide full support through the project lifecycle.
• Apply advanced architectural concepts and design methods to develop quality solutions.
• Produce architectural drawings, construction documentation, and visualizations meeting client goals.
• Lead technical viewpoints and coordinate with leadership on solutions.
• Develop architectural specifications aligned with documents and requirements.
• Conduct code research to inform design decisions.
• Perform quality control reviews across design phases.
• Develop client presentation material and meeting documentation.
• Present technical and design solutions to clients.
• Provide guidance to less experienced staff and support BIM leadership when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Independent work

Client presentation

Design coordination

Coordination with teams

Education

NAAB-accredited architecture program (B.Arch or M.Arch)

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Enscape

Adobe Creative Cloud

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,800 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined architecture, engineering, information technology, and related services for K-12 schools, higher education, and to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #76 on the Architectural Records list of the Top 300 Architecture Firms.

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,800 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined architecture, engineering, information technology, and related services for K-12 schools, higher education, and to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #76 on the Architectural Records list of the Top 300 Architecture Firms. JMT Architecture and Clark Nexsen come together as part of dynamic, forward-thinking architecture and engineering practice driven by a shared purpose: to shape environments that elevate communities and spark meaningful progress. The union of these two respected firms brings together a powerful depth of experience, a broad geographic reach, and a culture rooted in design excellence.

Position summary:

The Architectural Designer III is a senior architectural professional who independently delivers a wide range of architectural assignments for projects of medium to large size and complexity. The role provides technical leadership on defined aspects of complex projects, coordinating with project teams to develop appropriate design solutions. The Architectural Designer III applies advanced technical proficiency and sound design judgment while supporting quality control, producing client-facing presentation materials, and presenting technical and design solutions to clients as needed.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Participate in the concept design and provides full support through the entire project
• Applies advanced architectural concepts and design methods to develop quality design solutions
• Collaborate with designers, consultants, and staff to produce architectural drawings, construction documentation, and visualizations that meet client goals and comply with applicable standards, codes, and project requirements using industry‑standard software tools
• Develops and represents lead technical viewpoints on projects
• Coordinates with project leadership on appropriate technical solutions and product strategies
• Develop and coordinate architectural specifications to align with construction documents and technical requirements
• Conduct code research and summarize requirements that inform design decisions, coordination, and documentation
• Perform quality control reviews throughout the phases of design to support technical accuracy and documentation qualityer
• Develop client presentation material, meeting documentation, reports, etc.
• Presents directly to the client on technical and design solutions
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced architects/architectural staff
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities and demonstrate a commitment to building technical expertise, professional judgment, and continued growth within the firm
• May serve in a supporting BIM leadership capacity (e.g., BIM Job Captain) by assisting with model coordination, BIM standards application, and documentation workflows, depending on project needs and experience level

Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• B.Arch or M.Arch degree from an NAAB accredited Architecture program
• 10+ years of related architecture experience and 2+ years executing projects of medium to large size
• Proficient with computer-assisted design and graphic software such as Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Understanding of basic codes and sustainability requirements
• Understanding of Building Programming
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Qualifications Preferred

• M.Arch degree from an NAAB accredited Architecture program
• Actively pursuing Registered Architect license
• LEED AP accreditation
• Experience in architectural practice in education, transportation, aviation, community, federal, or a related market
• Exposure to environmental analysis applications such as Climate Studio, Sefaira, Insight360, and Lady Bug/Honeybee

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Travel to JMT locations and project sites is required as needed.