Designer III - Lighting Practice Leader

Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, is seeking a Lighting Practice Leader to guide lighting design from concept through completion on diverse projects. You will lead a design team, coordinate with engineers and PMs, and ensure compliance with client specs while advancing project goals.

The role requires 10+ years of lighting experience, LC or IALD credentials, and strong leadership in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration across disciplines is essential to deliver tailored lighting solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Lighting Certified (LC) and/or IALD Design Member or higher.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate lighting practice documents and plans.
• Lead designers to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate with engineers and project managers from concept to completion.
• Manage Revit models to ensure accuracy across drawings and specs.
• Perform field surveys and construction administration duties as needed.
• Participate in planning, scheduling, and design phases of projects.
• Mentor team members and provide performance feedback.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Lighting certification or IALD membership (LC/IALD)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

AGI32

COMCheck

Job description

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.

We are looking for a Lighting Practice Leader who will be Responsible for preparation and coordination for Lighting Practice Leader and lighting plan documents. This role partners with engineers and project managers, contributing to every phase of project development, from concept to completion on a variety of projects. The successful candidate will lead other designer(s) to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and support the delivery of solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Compensation for this position is $100,000.00 - $125,000.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

• Uses judgment and modifications in making advanced computations and revises specifications for adaptations and modifications.
• Coordinate projects with Local, City, State, and County codes and officials.
• Collaborate with team of designers, engineers, and sub-consultants to produce a contract drawing and specifications.
• Design complex projects using computer-aided drafting software and other design tools, ensuring compliance with client specifications and guidelines while creating project-specific content to clearly illustrate design intent.
• Manage multidisciplinary (Revit) models to maintain accuracy and consistency across production drawings, recognizing and addressing impacts on other disciplines throughout the design process.
• Resolve a variety of complex issues, (i.e., challenging design requirements, requirements for unconventional materials, difficult coordination requirements, etc.) and serve as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Review project production documents for quality control, coordinate with other disciplines, perform code reviews and produce mark-up drawings for Designer I and II.
• Carry out field surveys to confirm existing conditions or solving unforeseen field conditions during construction.
• Performing construction administration and overseeing commissioning activities alongside the project manager.
• Participates in planning, scheduling, conducting or coordinating detailed phases of the engineering design work in a part of a major project or in total of a project of moderate scope.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, field conditions, and manufacturer’s equipment data to plan projects.
• Attend client meetings during design.
• Lead, mentor, and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Desire to participate and excel with a broad range of project types, roles, customers, and tasks
• Ability to successfully function in a fast-paced cooperative team environment
• Proficient with discipline specific software such as AutoCAD, Revit, AGI32, COMCheck.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience is required
• Lighting Certified (LC) and/or IALD Design Member or higher
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Experience

• Associate’s degree in a field of study related to drafting and design
• IES involvement

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 85% of the time. 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.

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.