Architect/Sustainability Coordinator - Federal

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Olathe, VA

8d•$118,440 - $177,516•Hybrid

About The Position

This position fulfills a dual role, encompassing architectural design and leading/coordinating the sustainability strategy for projects. The candidate will lead and support the design of unique federal facilities globally, working with various disciplines to integrate sustainability into design documents. The role also involves overseeing sustainability documentation and certification processes within a collaborative environment focused on delivering optimal solutions for complex design challenges. The position requires leadership and contribution across all phases of medium to complex designs, starting with understanding government requirements, client budgets, and user needs. Project execution includes leading teams in developing construction documents and supervising construction phase services.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture from an NAAB or a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience.
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
Excellent design, visualization, and graphic skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting to clients.
Proficiency in Revit.
Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships.
Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve design issues.
Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
Ability to provide effective supervision and staff management.
Experience with projects for the Federal Government including knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and UFGS specifications.

Nice To Haves

Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients.
Professional architectural registration.
LEED AP BD+C or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project.
Establishing and maintaining effective client relationships, anticipating, and providing services that exceed client expectations.
Preparing specifications.
Prepares and oversees sustainability design documents and documentation package for client or Third-Party Certification, working with each design discipline to incorporate strategies into each design package.
Provide education on LEED and other certification processes requirements for Design/Construction teams and clients.
Coordination of submittal reviews, regular meetings with construction staff, and final QC and documentation of construction activities.
Knowledgeable about Third Party Certification platforms and UFC-01-200-02 High Performance and Sustainable Buildings requirements and process.
Leading or participating in the charrette process to completely understand the project requirements.
Developing or leading the development of presentation materials.
Working collaboratively with all disciplines.
Providing sustainable design solutions and supporting sustainability in the work environment.
Anticipating and adopting innovations in business digital and technology applications, cultivating innovations.
Assist in marketing and business development related efforts related to existing and new federal clients.
Monitors and ensures compliance with project requirements and building codes.
Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.