Senior Architect

Socket.dev; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, employee-owned firm providing architecture, engineering, IT and related services to K-12 schools, higher education, and public/private clients nationwide. This Architect role covers all phases from conceptual design to construction administration, with a salary range of $140,000–$144,000; the range may vary with experience.

The position emphasizes leadership, client engagement, and delivering high-quality, constructible documents across diverse market

Qualifications

• Experience leading architectural design through construction documents.
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong QA/QC oversight of documents.
• Experience with construction administration and field visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for projects from concept to construction administration.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Maintain QA/QC standards across documents.
• Provide oversight during construction administration, including RFIs and shop drawings.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and project scope.

Skills

Architectural design

Technical leadership

Client collaboration

QA/QC

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.

Position summary: Responsible for performing all phases of architectural work from conceptual design through construction administration.

Compensation for this position is $140,000 - $144,000, 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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead architectural design for projects by establishing the technical approach and design intent

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate architectural solutions for a seamless deliverable

• Ensure the quality, constructability, and technical integrity of documents through consistent application of firm QA/QC standards

• Troubleshoot complex issues and develop innovative design solutions for challenging project conditions

• Provide oversight during construction administration, including field visits, RFIs, shop drawing review

Client & Project Delivery

• Meet with clients to prepare and/orvalidateproposed scope of services

• Deliver presentations to clients, contractors, and the public on interview processes, technical concepts, and design solutions

• Partner with Project Managers to oversee design and technical teams, supporting delivery of projects within established scope, schedule, and budget parameters

• Establish andmaintainpositive client relationships

Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead and mentor architectural staff by providing coaching, feedback, goal-setting support, and guidance on technical strategies and project approaches

Business Development & Market Engagement

• Support senior leadership and participate in marketing pursuits, proposals, and interviews.

• Actively pursue project opportunities by developing and maintaining relationships with current and prospective clients.

• Contribute to expanding work across market sectors.

• Represent the firm through participation in professional, industry, and community organizations.