Architect - Jackson, TN

About the role

The Architect supports all technical aspects of design and project production across a wide range of facility and infrastructure projects. This role contributes to the development of high-quality architectural solutions, assists with project scoping and budgeting, and helps ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with established technical standards and procedures. The position offers the opportunity to work on diverse project types, including municipal, K–12, and higher education facilities, within a collaborative and people-focused consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all technical aspects of architectural design and project production activities for assigned projects.
• Apply a thorough understanding of the architecture discipline's technical policies, standards, and procedures in daily work.
• Develop technical studies, investigations, and design solutions that respond to project requirements and client needs.
• Support the project team in defining project scope, including identifying design requirements and deliverables.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring project budgets to help ensure financial objectives are met.
• Contribute to the production of construction documents, drawings, and specifications using Revit and related tools.
• Help ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest technical and quality standards.
• Participate in the coordination of architectural design with other disciplines involved in facility and infrastructure projects.
• Support project management activities, including tracking progress, documentation, and communication with internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to marketing efforts for architectural design services, such as supporting proposals and presentations, as needed.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Architecture.
• State of Tennessee architecture license or the ability to obtain licensure.
• Five or more years of applicable experience in architectural discipline design (desired).
• Experience in architectural design for a variety of project types, including municipal, K–12, and higher education facilities.
• Strong proficiency in Revit, with the ability to produce high-quality design and construction documents.
• Knowledge of construction documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Ability to understand and apply technical policies, procedures, and standards within the architecture discipline.
• Capability to assist with project scoping and budgeting activities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering work of the highest technical quality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with project management for architectural projects (desired).
• Experience supporting marketing and business development activities for architectural design services (desired).
• Experience in consulting services related to facility and infrastructure design, operation, and management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

Work Environment

The role is based within a leading regional architectural and engineering consulting environment that focuses on facility and infrastructure design, operation, and management. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, technical excellence, and shared success. The culture emphasizes people as the core strength of the organization and promotes a rewarding, supportive workplace. Daily work involves the use of Revit and other design and documentation tools to produce construction documents and technical studies. The position typically follows a professional office schedule, with work performed in an office setting using modern design technology and collaborating closely with other architects and engineers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN. This is a fully onsite position in Nashville, TN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $51.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.