Project Architect

RQ Construction • Jacksonville, FL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1996, RQC, LLC has become a prominent force in Southern California's thriving Design-Build market serving both commercial and government sectors. Based in Carlsbad, California, we operate as a comprehensive Design-Build firm managing projects across the U.S. and the Caribbean. We are currently looking for an experienced, licensed Project Architect to join our Architecture Department within our integrated Design-Build organization specializing in military construction. In this role, you will oversee several projects simultaneously while coordinating across multiple disciplines such as fire protection/life safety, civil, landscape architecture, structural engineering, interior design, mechanical/plumbing systems, electrical systems, and telecommunications/audio visual/security systems. The Project Architect will collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and clients throughout each project lifecycle, serving as both a technical resource and client representative. This position requires advanced expertise in architectural design, construction documentation, building systems coordination, construction practices, and code compliance, ideally with prior experience delivering Department of Defense (DoD) facilities. This opportunity is located out of our Jacksonville, FL office.

Requirements

• Registered Architect required
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture required
• Minimum 15 years of experience in construction documentation with projects valued at $30-$150 million
• Strong knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and low-voltage building systems
• Strong understanding of architectural construction detailing and technical expertise
• Strong technical competence and experience in schematic design through construction documentation
• Demonstrated understanding of code implementation, construction practices and methodologies
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills
• Understanding and experience in Unified Facilities criteria (UFC) and building codes
• Ability to travel approximately 20-30% as needed
• Software proficiency with REVIT, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator, Bluebeam, SpecsIntact, and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• NCARB certification preferred
• Prior DoD project experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Help lead multidisciplinary project teams while supporting the development of conceptual layouts and preliminary design solutions for a variety of military and government projects.
• Prepare and coordinate architectural construction documents and detailing.
• Participate in client and internal coordination meetings.
• Engage in design reviews with governing agencies.
• Oversee architectural team workloads across multiple project phases to ensure schedules and deliverables remain on track.
• Review project documents to identify and resolve coordination conflicts between architectural and engineering disciplines.
• Prepare and edit architectural specifications using SpecsIntact.
• Assist with addenda, RFIs, and change orders.
• Support project schedule management.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews and Independent Technical Reviews (ITR).
• Assist in the management of projects from early design through construction administration.
• Serve as a key point of coordination for large-scale, multi-million-dollar projects, working closely with internal teams, consultants, and clients to help ensure successful project execution throughout all phases of design and construction.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Professional development support including continuing education reimbursement, license renewal reimbursement, and licensure assistance

What This Job Offers

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