Mid-Level Project Architect

Wendel LLC•Alexandria, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you! Wendel is looking for a design professional that thrives in a fast paced and team focused working environment. Wendel is headquartered in Buffalo, NY, but we are looking for someone for our Alexandria, VA office. The ideal candidate is looking for advancement in their career and an opportunity to grow our established presence in the northeast region. This is the right position for you if: You love to execute project development from concept through construction while working with other design professionals. You are seeking to mentor entry level architects, directing them in design, production and overall coordination of the design process and technical documents. you want to lead project and client meetings with other design professionals for projects under contract. You want to grow into a senior leadership role. You have a proven record of strong technical design and detailing skills for both interior and exterior aspects of new build and renovation projects. You have a comprehensive understanding of architectural specifications, international building codes, life safety code and ADA requirements. You are self-motivated and able to problem solve independently. You are a licensed architect. You have 6 – 14 years of working experience in a design firm with strong design, construction document and construction administration experience. You are genuinely passionate about architecture. You have exceptional communication and organizational skills, and you thrive at working in a team environment. You have knowledge of design and construction programs like Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, SketchUp, Etc. You’re able to travel occasionally.

Requirements

proven record of strong technical design and detailing skills for both interior and exterior aspects of new build and renovation projects
comprehensive understanding of architectural specifications, international building codes, life safety code and ADA requirements
self-motivated and able to problem solve independently
licensed architect
6 – 14 years of working experience in a design firm with strong design, construction document and construction administration experience
genuinely passionate about architecture
exceptional communication and organizational skills, and you thrive at working in a team environment
knowledge of design and construction programs like Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, SketchUp, Etc.
able to travel occasionally

Responsibilities

execute project development from concept through construction while working with other design professionals
mentor entry level architects, directing them in design, production and overall coordination of the design process and technical documents
lead project and client meetings with other design professionals for projects under contract