Architect III

At CJMW Architecture, we’ve built our reputation on excellent customer service and a passion for creating great spaces. Founded in 1906, CJMW Architecture is one of the Southeast’s oldest architecture and interior design firms. Today, the firm’s 50 staff members put their experience and knowledge to work for clients throughout the region and beyond, from offices located in North Carolina and Virginia.

CJMW Architecture is seeking a Licensed Architect III with over 8 years of experience to support our growing firm focusing on project sectors in Senior Living, Hospitality, Multi-family Residential, Higher Education, Healthcare, Municipal, and Corporate.

The primary responsibility of this position is to build on the firm’s existing portfolio in these sectors to develop the practice both in service offerings and in the geographical area.  We are looking for a person  with a combination of leadership skills, design ability, business development, and client relations, who brings a proven track record and passion for building upon a regional and national portfolio, managing design teams, maintaining project profitability, and mentoring and developing staff.  

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

General Characteristics:

• Applies sound and diverse knowledge of architectural principles and practices in a broad array of assignments and related fields.

• Acts independently regarding architectural methods and complexities.

• Requires use of advanced techniques and modifications/extension of theories, precepts, and practices of an individual’s field.

Professional Qualifications:

• A degree in Architecture with active registration (NCARB preferred).

• At least 8 years’ experience as a registered Architect, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in one of the following sectors: Senior Living, Hospitality, Multi-family Residential, Cultural/Performing Arts, Higher Education or Corporate.

Project Management Role:

• Proven ability planning, directing and supervising architectural aspects of a project from Pre-design through Construction Administration.

• Project Manager and/or Project Architect on larger more complex projects.

Project Responsibilities:

Skillset

• Supervises, coordinates, and reviews work of small staff or architects and technicians.

• As individual researcher or staff specialists, carries out assignments requiring development of new or improved techniques and procedures.

• Responsible for finished plans, specifications or approval of materials and construction.

• Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Routinely interacts with organization leaders, clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.

• Is skilled in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.

• Supervision and guidance mainly concern overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters.  Consults with supervisor or principal-in-charge regarding unusual complexities and development.

Our compensation plans are negotiable and will be based on experience. Full benefits package including 401k and significant advancement opportunities. This full-time employment opportunity is in CJMW’s Winston-Salem [headquarters], or Raleigh, North Carolina. CJMW Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If this sounds like you, please send a targeted resume highlighting your experience, a brief portfolio, and a letter telling us why you should be considered as a potential candidate. Please submit your resume and portfolio to our Recruiting team: careers@cjmw.com