Senior Architect

Dewberry • Fairfax, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking an exceptional candidate to serve as a Senior Architect for their Federal Client. This on-site position will be integral to the services provided to the customer in Quantico, VA. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with over 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide, known for its commitment to excellence and innovation.

Requirements

• BS degree in architecture is required.
• Must have experience with the most current version of AutoCAD software.
• Must have current knowledge of and relevant experience in workspace design, especially as it relates to the health and welfare of building occupants.
• Must have the ability to pass client-required training course once on-site.
• Must have at least 8 years of successful commercial/government office building design and construction experience.
• Must have knowledge on recent versions of the International Building Code and Commentary (IBC), the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), and all pertinent federal accessibility standards.
• Must have proficiency in the use of Microsoft’s Word, Excel, Power Point, Project software tools and well as AutoCAD.
• Must exhibit professionalism, good customer service and communication skills.
• Must hold a Top-Secret Security Clearance or have a Secret Clearance with the ability to quickly obtain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a similar discipline is preferred.
• Registered Architect is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a consultant in the establishment of design standards and criteria for federal construction projects.
• Provide on-site field survey measurements and verification including documentation of space, equipment, workflow, required adjacencies, communication and organizational requirements.
• Prepare stacking plans to accommodate functionality and adjacency requirements.
• Prepare blocking plans, schematic or conceptual designs, and design intent drawings in AutoCAD.
• Ensure drawings comply with our federal client’s Program of Requirements (POR), Campus Design Guides and Construction Standards.
• Perform design reviews and submit comments in required format.
• Ensure drawings and specifications submitted to the federal client for review comply with POR requirements.
• Manage the design of projects throughout the project lifecycle, from programming to post occupancy, including building and maintaining relationships with end users, local team, subject matter experts, etc.
• Perform construction administration duties, such as reviewing and answering RFIs, reviewing submittals, and reviewing and producing field reports.
• Coordinate with peer colleagues, Project Managers, customers, other personnel/contractors, and other project team members on projects as necessary.
• Collaborate and assist in resolving critical and possibly controversial issues with a multi-disciplined team of architects, engineers, and federal agency clients.
• Understand and implement standards as outlined in the POR, Campus Design Guides and Construction Standards.
• Suggest edits or updates to these documents, as applicable.
• Develop, prepare, and submit weekly work logs and monthly status reports documenting the execution of work for submission to the Government.

Benefits

• Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
• Offer of employment contingent upon background screening.

What This Job Offers

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