Senior Project Architect — Lead Projects, Mentor, ESOP

MJM Arch; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

ESOP

401k with match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

MJM Architects, Inc. in Nashville, TN seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead multiple projects from kickoff to completion. You’ll supervise schedules, budgets, and scope, act as primary client liaison, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure design excellence and profitability.

We value ownership, mentorship, and proactive problem-solving, with a strong emphasis on documentation, QA, and collaboration in a fast-paced, ESOP-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of professional experience in architecture or related AEC practice.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Licensure strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, including scheduling, coordination, and delivery responsibilities.
• Strong technical knowledge with experience in code review, construction document production, quality control, and construction administration.
• Ability to work independently on construction documents with strong organization and self-management skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills and sound technical judgment.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office Suite, or similar project tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage work to deliver projects efficiently and effectively, maintaining high productivity and adhering to company culture, goals, policies, and procedures
• Lead due diligence, design, construction documents, and construction administration through completion within budget and schedule, preparing code reviews, COMchecks, and other required documentation to support design and permitting
• Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinating staffing needs with VPs/Associates and communicating challenges or client-driven changes to their supervisor
• Manage and mentor assigned Project Coordinators as applicable
• Serve as the primary point of contact and coordination with clients and consultants regarding scope, schedule, delivery, and quality, responding promptly to communications
• Issue deliverables to clients, landlords, and vendors; manage bidding and permitting; and respond to RFIs and code comments
• Conduct building surveys, site visits, and issue reports as appropriate to the project type
• Review shop drawings and submittals during construction
• Identify change requests from clients or consultants, review with the supervisor, and prepare Additional Service Requests for approval
• Maintain quality assurance standards to promote consistency, best practices, and client satisfaction, proactively escalating any issues beyond authority to a supervisor
• Assist with preparation of proposals, scopes of work, and project schedules as needed

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture

Licensure preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

MS Office

Job description

MJM Architects, Inc. in Nashville, TN seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead multiple projects from kickoff to completion. You’ll supervise schedules, budgets, and scope, act as primary client liaison, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure design excellence and profitability.

We value ownership, mentorship, and proactive problem-solving, with a strong emphasis on documentation, QA, and collaboration in a fast-paced, ESOP-driven environment.