Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest privately held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast, with a strong reputation for technical excellence, collaboration, and community impact.
GMC is seeking an
Architect to support and help grow our
Charlotte, NC office, currently a small but strategic presence within our Carolinas region. This role is ideal for an architect who is not only strong technically, but who also has the
entrepreneurial drive to help build something meaningful—contributing to business development, mentoring future team members, and shaping the long-term vision of the Charlotte office.
The Architect will lead the technical development and documentation of exceptional projects while playing an active role in expanding GMC’s presence and culture in the Charlotte market.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities- Apply broad knowledge of architectural principles and best practices across diverse project types
- Function effectively within multi-disciplinary teams across GMC’s regional offices
- Lead technical development and documentation for projects of moderate complexity or portions of major projects
- Understand and participate in the full project lifecycle: planning, design, documentation, and construction
- Design and detail complete projects, systems, or components with a high level of technical rigor
- Prepare and coordinate complete construction documents, including consultant coordination and Project Manuals/Specifications
- Independently manage time and workload to meet project schedules
- Uphold professional, ethical, and quality standards
- Conduct site visits, field investigations, and existing-conditions assessments
- Produce construction documents in Revit
- Participate in client, contractor, and consultant communications
- Respond to RFIs, review shop drawings, and support construction administration
- Collaborate with leadership on opportunities to strengthen client relationships and expand local market presence
What Makes This Role Unique- Opportunity to help build and shape a growing Charlotte office, not just work within an established team
- Exposure to business development, client relationships, and regional leadership for candidates interested in long-term growth
- Direct collaboration with Carolinas leadership and access to GMC’s full multi-discipline platform
- A path for architects who aspire to do more than production—including leadership, mentorship, and market growth
Minimum Qualifications:- 3+ years of professional architectural experience
- Bachelor or Master of Architecture from an accredited program
- Architectural licensure strongly preferred; unlicensed candidates must be actively pursuing licensure
- Proficient in Revit and strong technical skills in detailing, consultant coordination, and construction documentation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for project needs
- Must be local to the Charlotte area
- In-office collaboration Monday–Thursday, with remote flexibility on Fridays
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
About GMC We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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