Architectural Designer III

RiseMe; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking an Architectural Designer III 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 and presenting to clients as needed.

The position emphasizes advanced technical proficiency, quality control, and collaboration with designers and

Responsibilities

• Participate in concept design and provide full support through the project lifecycle
• Apply advanced architectural concepts to develop quality design solutions
• Collaborate with designers, consultants, and staff to produce drawings, docs, and visuals meeting standards
• Develop and represent lead technical viewpoints on projects
• Coordinate with leadership on technical solutions and product strategies
• Develop and coordinate architectural specifications to align with docs and requirements
• Conduct code research to inform design decisions and documentation
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure technical accuracy and quality
• Develop client presentation materials and meeting documentation
• Present technical and design solutions to clients
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced staff
• Engage in ongoing professional development to build expertise

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.

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 IIIis 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 quality
• 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