Job Description

The Opportunity

Architect | Design Leader and Market Influencer | Jacksonville, FL

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact at a firm that invests in your growth while delivering innovative, future-focused solutions—this is your opportunity.

At RS&H, we don’t just design spaces—we help shape communities. Ranked among the nation’s top design firms, our work is driven by imagination, ingenuity, and a commitment to excellence.

We’re growing our Building Architecture and Design Service Group and are looking for an Architect to help lead that expansion. In this role, you’ll be both a design leader and market influencer—strengthening our architectural practice, mentoring emerging talent, and building lasting client relationships across the region.

You’ll collaborate with a talented, entrepreneurial team and work across diverse sectors, including Corporate, Aerospace, Healthcare, and Science & Technology. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to shape both projects and the future of our Building Architecture and Design Service Group.

What You’ll Do

• Lead impactful projects by guiding multi-disciplinary teams of architects, interior designers, and engineers from concept through completion
• Mentor and develop talent, providing technical guidance and leadership to junior staff
• Drive client relationships and help expand RS&H’s presence across multiple markets and geographies
• Champion design excellence by leveraging innovative tools and advancing BIM and design technologies
• Own project delivery, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule expectations are met
• Contribute to business growth through client engagement, marketing support, and strategic positioning
• Oversee technical design work, including planning, site analysis, specifications, and documentation
• Conduct field observations to ensure design intent is achieved during construction
• Collaborate with project managers on staffing, budgets, and workload planning

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• Professional licensure (Registered Architect)
• 5+ years of progressive architectural design experience
• Proven ability to lead projects and build strong client relationships
• Experience in Corporate, Healthcare, or Science & Technology sectors preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• A passion for design, innovation, and mentoring others

Why RS&H?

• Opportunity to shape and grow a regional market presence
• Collaborative, people-first culture that values your voice
• Work alongside forward-thinking, entrepreneurial professionals
• Exposure to diverse, high-impact projects
• A firm committed to your professional growth and long-term success
• Employee ownership and opportunity to purchase stock

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

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The Team

Our team designs facilities for clients in the Corporate, Healthcare, Science and Technology industry. By working with our clients and listening to their needs, we gather a deep understanding of their desired outcomes, practicing creativity and innovation along the way. Become part of a team that’s redefining client service and success in a rapidly changing world.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.