Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 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 #60 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position summary: JMT Architecture’s Higher Education Studio seeks an experienced and passionate architect to join our growing team dedicated to planning and design of forward-looking health education facilities featuring teaching and learning spaces that are both innovative and technology rich, embracing the newest trends in pedagogy.
Our studio arrangement successfully combines the technical competence, variety of talent, and management expertise available within the larger firm with the hands-on, personal service of a small firm. Our studio provides focused expertise in architecture, interior design, programming, planning, and research to create inspirational environments that foster learning and intellectual enrichment.
Responsible for performing all phases of architectural work from conceptual design through construction administration.
Essential functions and responsibilities
Bring knowledge in health education planning and design to marketing pursuits and project teams
Present directly to the client on technical and design solutions
Actively gain new knowledge in the design and planning of health education spaces
Mentor staff to broaden their knowledge in this area of expertise
Speak or participate in professional conferences or other events related to academic and health education programming, planning and design.
Write articles to be published in professional journals or major trade publications
Work closely with the Project Manager to execute project plans
Coordinate with Project Manager to directly supervise the teams' design and technical delivery
Participate in the conceptual design and provides full support through the entire project
Liaise with Project Management, other Architects and consultants
Develop and represent lead technical viewpoint on projects
Coordinate with Director and Department Head on appropriate technical solutions and product strategies
Nonessential functions and responsibilities
Perform other related duties as assigned
Preferred Experience
LEED AP accreditation preferred.
Strong graphic and verbal presentation abilities
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment. 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.
Job Competencies
Adaptability
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
Building Relationships & Teamwork
Business Acumen
Client Focus
Communication
Initiative
Job Proficiency
Results-Oriented
Managerial Competencies if applicable
Coaching
Delegation
Managing Performance
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Required Skills
Proficient with computer-assisted design software such as Revit, Sketch-Up, AutoCAD
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Required Experience
Bachelors or Masters of Architecture
Minimum of 8-15 years of architectural design experience
Professional Architect License
Nursing/Healthcare professions experience
Higher Education experience
Business Development and Marketing experience for higher education studio
Founded in 1971, JMT is a 100% employee-owned firm that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architectural, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. Our staff of more than 2,000 professionals -- engineers, architects, landscape architects, planners, environmental scientists, surveyors, construction and program managers, inspectors, designers, CADD technicians, and GIS and information technology specialists -- is dedicated to the highest-quality project performance.
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