Senior Architect

Thomas Young Group; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in Jacksonville seeks a Senior Architect to lead projects across a varied portfolio, collaborating with planners, landscape architects, and designers in a team-oriented studio.

You will guide schematic design, coordinate with clients and consultants, and oversee documentation while mentoring junior staff. A professional architecture degree is required; Florida licensure is preferred or pursuing licensure. Strong design leadership and client communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture required.
• Licensed Architect preferred, or pursuing licensure with ability to register in Florida.
• Strong experience leading architectural projects and managing delivery.
• Confident design leadership with strong conceptual and schematic design ability.
• Solid understanding of construction documentation, coordination with consultants, and detailing.
• Ability to manage deadlines, multiple workflows, and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from early concept design through construction documentation and delivery.
• Guide schematic design phases and shape project direction.
• Turn client goals and site opportunities into clear design solutions.
• Work with planning, landscape architecture, and design teams.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and local agencies across all phases.
• Oversee drawing production, technical documentation, and project coordination for quality and accuracy.
• Support presentations, design narratives, entitlement packages, and client materials.
• Mentor junior team members and support their development.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities with timelines and client expectations.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Construction documentation

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Job description

A growing multidisciplinary design and planning firm in Jacksonville is looking for a Senior Architect to join the team. This is a chance to work across a varied project portfolio alongside planners, landscape architects, and designers in a collaborative studio environment. The team values strong design, practical thinking, and those who enjoy working closely with clients and colleagues from start to finish.

What you'll be doing:

Lead architectural projects from early concept design through construction documentation and delivery

Guide schematic design phases and help shape the overall direction of projects

Turn client goals, site opportunities, and project requirements into clear, functional design solutions

Work closely with internal teams across planning, landscape architecture, and design

Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and local agencies throughout all project phases

Oversee drawing production, technical documentation, and project coordination to maintain quality and accuracy

Support presentations, design narratives, entitlement packages, and other client materials

Mentor junior team members and support their professional development

Manage multiple projects and priorities while keeping timelines and client expectations on track

What we're looking for:

Professional degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect preferred, or currently working toward licensure with the ability to become registered in Florida

Strong experience leading architectural projects and managing project delivery

Confident design leadership skills with strong conceptual and schematic design ability

Solid understanding of construction documentation, consultant coordination, and technical detailing

Ability to manage deadlines, multiple workflows, and client communication effectively

Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills

Experience mentoring and supporting junior staff

Team focused approach with a grounded, collaborative working style

Interest in design, sustainability, and creating well considered spaces

More reasons to apply:

Opportunity to work on a diverse mix of projects across multiple disciplines

Collaborative studio environment with strong cross functional teamwork

Visible role within a growing team where your experience and ideas will be valued

Chance to mentor junior staff and help shape project delivery

Long-term opportunity with a firm that continues to expand its presence and project portfolio