Project Architect

Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners LLP • Washington, DC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

BBB is looking for enthusiastic Project Architects to join our multidisciplinary office in Washington, DC. We operate in various sectors, including multi-family residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, and mixed-use hospitality. Successful candidates will lead and coordinate a team of Architects and Engineers through all phases of design for projects that range from mid-sized to large.

The projects will include residential mixed-use developments, adaptive reuse, cultural institutions, and commercial spaces. Candidates must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to efficiently guide large teams. This role involves effectively coordinating with the Architecture/Engineering (A/E) team on technical, code, and constructability issues, keeping the client informed of all developments, and ensuring deadlines are met.

The Project Architect will be responsible for assembling the necessary documents (Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents) with their team. This individual will report directly to the Project Manager and collaborate with the Partner in Charge of the project.

In addition to working locally with a broad and diverse group of professionals at all stages of career development, new hires will collaborate virtually with BBB design professionals in the Boston and Washington DC offices. All BBB employees, including new hires, can participate in staff initiatives that advance professional skills, connect staff beyond project work, and promote environmental and social well-being.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in general architectural practice, with at least 5 years focused on the residential sector.
• Experience working on new construction projects is required, and adaptive reuse and existing building experience is a plus.
• Registered Architect required, and sustainability accreditation preferred.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a team leader while effectively delegating assignments, with prior experience in a comparable position supervising staff.
• Must have thorough knowledge of multi-family residential technical and code issues in Washington, DC.
• Proficient in MS Office programs.
• Ability to anticipate and understand what the most complex, challenging, or critical design or technical problems might be for the project and assign appropriate resources.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and influence the team to meet or exceed goals in a positive manner, providing clear instructions and mentorship as required.
• Comfortable utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) platforms (Revit experience preferred).
• Experience participating in a BIM Execution Planning process and adhering to defined standards for model exchange, design authoring, drawing production, and design review within a common data environment (BIM 360 Design preferred).
• Capable of conducting BIM-based coordination, issue tracking, and quality assurance using a model checking platform (Autodesk Navisworks, Revizto, Solibri Model Checker, and/or BIM 360 Coordinate preferred).
• Experience successfully producing BIM that is compliant with data requirements and Level of Development (LOD) expectations for a project.

Nice To Haves

• adaptive reuse and existing building experience is a plus.
• sustainability accreditation preferred.
• Revit experience preferred.
• BIM 360 Design preferred.
• Autodesk Navisworks, Revizto, Solibri Model Checker, and/or BIM 360 Coordinate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for document production for deliverables, design team coordination, project staffing (with Project Manager), production, and collaboration workflows.
• Lead a team in the development of a comprehensive set of contract documents, including specifications.
• Communicate design concepts to the team and client in presentations with visualizations.
• Guide design direction and establish design goals and priorities with client and Partner input to maintain design intent/integrity throughout the project, using visualizations, physical models, specifications, and construction details.
• Coordinate and manage consultants and the internal BBB team; execute coordination meetings, communicate directly with the Project Manager, and keep the team focused on the required tasks.
• Navigate and contribute to the Revit model assembly by guiding the team in the proper direction per our office BIM standards.
• Direct team in the development of zoning, permit, or other regulatory review packages.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on all project documents for compliance with office standards, client requirements, code, and zoning requirements.
• Coordinates all trades and agencies related to building design while monitoring drawings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (with a no premium option)
• 401(k) plan (pre-tax/ and or Roth)
• pre-tax healthcare and dependent care savings plans
• commuter transit/parking programs
• life/disability insurance.
• PTO, holidays, and paid volunteer opportunities.
• Subsidies for ARE exam fees, AIA membership dues, and other professional expenses.
• Fitness Discounts, mental health support, and wellness programs.
• Mentorship programs and employee resource groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees