Architectural Staff (Level 1)

Colliers Engineering & Design • Mclean, VA

15h

About The Position

MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a motivated Architectural Staff member to join its Client Programs Market team in McLean, Virginia. The role supports global and national building programs and provides hands-on experience across all phases of design and delivery.

Emerging Architectural Staff support the production and delivery of client approval, design development, and contract documents while developing expertise in architectural design, technical documentation, and project coordination. The role emphasizes change management, client standards, and tools supporting ground-up project delivery. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and focused on improving built project delivery through effective information management and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of project design, documentation, and delivery standards.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience with design and visualization tools, including Sketch-Up, Adobe Creative Suite, Affinity, and Enscape.

Responsibilities

• Assist with producing contract deliverables, including design drawings, construction documents, exhibits, and specifications, with a focus on project coordination, detailing, and adherence to MG2 and/or client-specific production standards.
• Coordinate with MEP, Structural, Fire, and Civil engineering consultants.
• Provide project-team administrative support, including creating meeting agendas and minutes, updating change trackers, checklists, and change narratives, and generating project reports.
• Assist with code research and feasibility studies.
• Coordinate with cost estimators who produce estimates of design updates.
• Document design changes and their impacts on Revit workflows, families, parameters, view templates, and tagging.
• Coordinate and update product cut sheets, reference shop drawings, and other collateral as needed.
• Produce accurate and timely work in accordance with weekly workplans and direction, demonstrating understanding of design intent and project budget.

Benefits

• Employer-provided employee healthcare plan and reduced-cost premium plans.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off, 7 paid holidays, and 3 additional floating holidays.
• Employer-sponsored Family Planning Program and employer-paid parental leave.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
• Participation in a 401(k) program with an eligible company match after a waiting period.
• Monthly recognition, happy hours, summer events, and an end-of-year holiday party.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level