Design Professional III

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC); Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) in Mobile, AL is seeking a Design Professional III to advance complex architectural projects. You will work on conceptual design, planning, programming, and coordination with clients, engineers, and contractors to deliver project documents.

You’ll lead client presentations, supervise design development, and ensure compliance with standards while collaborating across disciplines. This role emphasizes growth, licensure progression, and field- and office-based activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 5-15 years of experience, preferred.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Expert knowledge of Revit and CAD software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical and professional skills.
• Must be able to perform work-related travel and have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be local to GMC office.

Responsibilities

• Utilize expert CAD software understanding to support technical drawings.
• Transform rough preliminary designs into working documents using Revit or CAD.
• Review drawings for accuracy, consistency, and standards compliance.
• Coordinate with clients and team members to meet project deadlines.
• Lead development of client presentations and visual materials.
• Apply standard methods to routine tasks with professional judgment.
• Conduct code and product research, prepare as-built drawings, support permits.
• Prepare meeting agendas, notes, and respond to RFIs.
• Review shop drawings and conduct site visits to monitor progress.
• Coordinate and delegate work of team members.

Skills

Strong written, verbal, and presentat.

Collaborative mindset

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Teamwork abilities

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

CAD

Job description

Bring Your Experience. Find Your People. Build What Matters. At Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), we believe great work happens when talented people have the trust, resources, and support to do their best work.

As a Design Professional III, you’ll bring your experience to meaningful projects that shape the communities we serve. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in conceptual design, planning, programming, and related activities, as well as coordination and communication with clients, consulting engineers, and contractors.

Most importantly, you won’t be expected to do it alone. You’ll be surrounded by a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, shares knowledge, and is invested in your success.

What You’ll Do

As a Design Professional III, you’ll serve as a trusted degreed, non-licensed architecture professional, responsible for performing a variety of assignments requiring advanced skills across all conventional areas of practice with minimal supervision.

You’ll

• Utilize an expert understanding of computer-aided design (CAD) software, including Revit, along with established techniques, standards, and tools to support the preparation of technical drawings.
• Transform and develop initial rough preliminary designs into working documents utilizing Revit and or CAD software.
• Review drawings and documents for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project standards.
• Coordinate and consult with clients and team members to complete projects on time. Maintains deadlines, goals, and production standards set by the department.
• Lead the development of client presentations and visual materials.
• Apply standard methods to routine tasks with an advanced understanding of professional judgment and ethical responsibilities.
• Conduct code and product research, prepare as-built drawings, and support permit applications and project documentation.
• Prepare meeting agendas, document notes, and respond to contractor RFIs.
• Review shop drawings for compliance and conduct site visits to monitor construction progress.
• Coordinate and delegate work of team members.

We’ll Support Your Growth

We’re looking for an experienced D esign Professional III who is ready to make an impact in GMC in Mobile, AL.

It’s about sharing what you know, learning from others, and helping the entire team succeed.

In This Role, You’ll Have Opportunities To

• Collaborate with design originators to resolve discrepancies between original drawings and final working drawings
• Communicate effectively with team members regarding project planning, meetings, schedules, and deadlines.
• Collaborate across disciplines and office locations to leverage the firm’s collective expertise.
• Prepare to take the exam for architectural licensure or advancing skill and experience without a priority of achieving licensure.
• Gain strong understanding of building details and construction document development.

The Kind of Team Member We’re Looking For

You’re an experienced D esign Professional II who enjoys both the work and the people behind the work.

You Bring

• A commitment to quality and thoughtful problem-solving.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to share your experience with others.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• A desire to contribute to something bigger than an individual project

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited architectural program.
• 5-15 years of experience, preferred
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Expert knowledge of Revit and CAD software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical and professional skills
• Must be able to perform work-related travel and have a valid driver’s license
• Must be local to GMC office

Where You’ll Work

This is primarily an office‑based role, with opportunities to get out into the field and stay connected to the projects and people you’re serving. Travel: Up to 15%, including project site visits, client meetings, professional development, and other project‑related activities.

Fieldwork may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, temperatures, construction environments, pollutants, chemicals, insects, and other site conditions. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment will be provided and required as appropriate.

The role also includes periods of desk and computer work, as well as occasional bending, twisting, crouching, and other physical movements. Employees may occasionally need to lift up to 25 pounds.

Why GMC?

At GMC, we believe communities are built by people—not companies. We’re one of the Southeast’s largest privately held architecture and engineering firms, but our size isn’t what defines us. Our people do.

We bring architects, designers, engineers, planners, environmental professionals, surveyors, and disaster recovery experts together to solve complex challenges and create better outcomes for the communities we serve. Our work touches everyday life—from schools, parks, hospitals, and commercial developments to clean water, safe streets, resilient environments, and everything in between.

And while the work matters, how we work matters just as much.

We’re Guided By Four Values

• Quality — We care deeply about the work we put into the world.
• Integrity — We do the right thing for our clients, colleagues, and communities.
• Creativity — We believe the best solutions come from curiosity, collaboration, and fresh thinking.
• Care — We invest in our people, our clients, and the places we’re fortunate to serve.

At GMC, your experience has a place, your ideas have a voice, and your leadership can make a difference. Come build something meaningful with us.

GMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.