Professional Engineer/Architect

NEXCOM•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

A licensed architect or engineer serving as a Project Manager in the Facilities Division’s Design and Construction Branch. Performs professional architectural or engineering work in preparing project scopes, written descriptions, schematic drawings, and fixture plans. Manages and coordinates design, prototype design standards, fixture plates, schedules, construction, and budgets for Navy Exchange facilities and related projects worldwide. The role develops and reviews designs and construction cost estimates for new buildings and renovations, prepares project scopes and schematic materials, supports selection and oversight of architectural and engineering firms, and coordinates schedules and resources with internal departments, execution agents, contractors, and end users. The position serves as NEXCOM’s project focal point and representative during design and construction, reviews design submittals and bids, monitors construction progress and budgets, and develops standardized designs, specifications, and technical manuals. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Branch Manager, who establishes broad objectives and assigns projects. The position requires considerable independent judgment in applying policy and professional practices, and poor decisions may have significant consequences or cause monetary loss. Travel to project locations for problem resolution and field inspections may account for 15%–25% of job responsibility.

Requirements

A valid architecture or engineering license.
A degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field including 60 semester hours of architecture/engineering or related coursework, with at least 30 semester hours in architectural/engineering design and 6 semester hours each in structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems; alternatively, qualifying college-level education, training, and/or technical experience providing the specified professional knowledge and understanding.
Four years of responsible specialized experience demonstrating knowledge of architectural/engineering aspects of construction or renovation projects, including coordinating and developing building design, specifications, and cost estimates, or similar qualifying work.
Knowledge of architectural or engineering principles, methods, and techniques and their application to building design, construction, or improvement.
Ability to coordinate project resources, schedules, budgets, design reviews, construction activities, and stakeholders.
Ability to travel to various locations for site problem resolution and field inspections; travel may account for 15%–25% of job responsibility.

Responsibilities

Develop and review designs and estimated construction costs for new buildings and renovations of Navy Exchanges, Mini-Marts, Warehouses, and Navy Lodges worldwide.
Assist in selecting architectural and engineering firms and support inspection and acceptance of construction sites.
Develop project budget costs from preliminary plans and functional requirements for projects of varying scale, contributing to NEXCOM’s Capital Investment Program.
Prepare project scopes, written descriptions, and schematic drawings for architectural and engineering firm selection and in-house renovation work.
Provide resource forecasts and constraints, and coordinate design and construction schedules with relevant NEXCOM departments, designers of record, contractors, and end users.
Serve as NEXCOM’s project focal point and subject matter expert; coordinate phasing requirements to allow store operations to continue where applicable.
Attend panels and participate in the selection and evaluation of architectural and engineering firms, including interviews, technical evaluation review boards, and source selection boards.
Represent NEXCOM in pre-negotiation, pre-design, and coordination meetings; explain project requirements and address technical architectural and engineering questions.
Coordinate scheduling and siting matters with execution agents, and act as the primary project contact with organizations such as NAVFAC, USACE, DeCA, and local activities during design and construction.
Continuously review contracted design submittals and cost estimates for functional, technical, and aesthetic adequacy; request corrections and coordinate design concurrence with relevant Navy commands and field activities.
Review long-range master plans for Naval activities with regard to Exchanges and lodges, including site-planning adequacy, and advise on needed corrections.
Approve drafts of purchase orders to NAVFACENGCOM for design, construction, and change orders for contracting officer signature; review bids and make recommendations or decisions concerning contract awards and bid items.
Monitor construction progress through NAVFAC, USACE, and DeCA to help maintain schedules, budgets, and contract compliance; coordinate revisions when schedule slippage occurs.
Develop prototype designs, fixture and finish plates, technical manuals, standards, criteria, construction specifications, and guide specifications for recurring work and other identified needs.
Travel to resolve on-site problems and conduct field inspections of facilities scheduled for renovation.
Attend professional conventions, seminars, and trade shows to stay current on products and techniques in design, construction, and project management.
Perform other related duties as assigned.