Chief Architect Jobs in New Mexico

Chief Architect jobs in New Mexico are concentrated in government, defense contracting, and higher education, with active hiring from Albuquerque and Santa Fe down to Las Cruces. Firms like Dekker/Perich/Sabatini, SMPC Architects, and Sandia National Laboratories draw on the state's deep public-sector and research infrastructure to staff senior design leadership roles. Demand is strongest for architects with expertise in civic projects, federal facilities, and sustainable building, where New Mexico's climate and regulatory priorities shape project scope. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles30
Top employerUS Department of Veterans Affairs
Top cityAlbuquerque, NM
Cities hiring8
Work type94% On-site
Top industryGovernment

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Lifepoint Health
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Lifepoint Health
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Accounting
Business Operations
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Sandia National Laboratories
Senior/Principal, Chief Systems Engineer Hypersonic Programs - Onsite
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Senior/Principal, Chief Systems Engineer Hypersonic Programs - Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Business Development
Product Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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US Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician (Chief Medical Officer - Internal Medicine)
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Physician (Chief Medical Officer - Internal Medicine)
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
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Military encouraged
10,000+

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New Mexico Restaurant Association
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Account Management
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State of New Mexico
Chief Financial Officer (DPS #17813)
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State of New Mexico
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Chief Financial Officer (DPS #17813)
State of New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Accounting
Audit
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$51 - $82/hr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Chief Architect Jobs by City in New Mexico

Where New Mexico roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Albuquerque
15 jobs
Santa Fe
4 jobs
Los Alamos
4 jobs
Las Cruces
2 jobs
Kirtland AFB
2 jobs
Lamy
1 job
Clayton
1 job
Rio Rancho
1 job

Chief Architect Job Market in New Mexico

A snapshot from current New Mexico openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • US Department of Veterans Affairs
    US Department of Veterans Affairs6
  • State of New Mexico
    State of New Mexico5
  • Los Alamos National Laboratory
    Los Alamos National Laboratory3
  • Presbyterian Healthcare Services
    Presbyterian Healthcare Services2
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    MEA1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Government & Public Sector4
  • Healthcare & Medical Services3
  • Hospitality & Tourism2
  • Education1
  • Consulting & Professional Services1

What New Mexico Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in chief architect jobs across New Mexico.

  • Active New Mexico architect license issued by the New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors
  • NCARB-certified professional with completed Architectural Experience Program hours
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture from an NAAB-accredited program
  • Ten or more years of architectural project leadership including design and construction administration
  • Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams on public, federal, or institutional projects
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and project management platforms used in large-scale design practice

Chief Architect Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a chief architect in New Mexico?

You must hold an active architect license from the New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors, which requires an NAAB-accredited degree, completion of the Architectural Experience Program, and passage of the Architect Registration Examination. From there, reaching a chief architect role typically means building a portfolio of large-scale project leadership in civic, federal, or institutional work, which are the sectors that dominate senior hiring in New Mexico.

How much do chief architects make in New Mexico?

Chief architects in New Mexico earn a median of about $77,720 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,840 for the lowest 10% to over $120,090 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire chief architects in New Mexico?

Companies currently hiring chief architects in New Mexico include US Department of Veterans Affairs, State of New Mexico, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. New Mexico's hiring is anchored by government contractors, federal research institutions, and established regional architecture firms serving public and higher education clients.

Which New Mexico cities have the most chief architect jobs?

Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Los Alamos are the cities with the most chief architect openings in New Mexico. Albuquerque leads because it is home to the state's largest federal agencies, research institutions, and architecture firms, while Santa Fe draws hiring through state government projects and historic preservation work, and Las Cruces has grown as New Mexico State University and regional development expand the local project pipeline.

Are there remote chief architect jobs in New Mexico?

Yes, but they're rare. About 6% of chief architect openings tied to New Mexico are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, which reflects that the role typically requires site visits, client meetings, and hands-on construction administration that cannot be done fully remotely. Schematic design, documentation, and team coordination are the tasks most likely to be performed off-site on a hybrid arrangement.

How can I get hired as a chief architect in New Mexico with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is joining an established New Mexico architecture firm or a federal contractor like Sandia National Laboratories or a state agency as a junior designer or project architect, where you build toward licensure while working on real projects. Firms like Dekker/Perich/Sabatini and SMPC Architects have historically hired recent graduates and develop them through mentored project work. Getting your New Mexico architect license early and building a portfolio in civic or institutional projects positions you for the leadership roles that large public-sector clients require.

Where can I find and apply to chief architect jobs in New Mexico?

You can find and apply to chief architect jobs in New Mexico on Migrate Mate, which lists current New Mexico openings. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and specialization, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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