Senior Architect - Federal (Arlington, VA)

Burns & McDonnell

Aug 2

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Job
Full-time
Senior (5-8 years)
Arlington

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in architecture from a NAAB accredited program.
- Minimum 7 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience).
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
- Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
- Previous consulting experience preferred.
- Registered Architect or ability to obtain.
- Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Performs various tasks throughout each project phase.
Supervises the preparation and checks the accuracy of contract documents.
Incorporates applicable codes, construction techniques and sequences in various projects including all aspects of cross disciplines.
Supervises and/or performs site observations such as recording and reporting of existing conditions and construction progress.
Handles problems and questions as they occur during construction.
Responsible for project cost control.
Responsible for external communications such as making telephone calls and preparing correspondence to clients, officials, and contractors as required by various projects.
Writes reports such as feasibility studies, condition reports and recommendations.
Performs building code reviews and prepares applications. Responsible for major design decisions, involving spatial, aesthetic elements and detailing of materials.
Documents the progression of a routine project through correspondence, calculations, memos, etc.
Follows routine projects through approvals and construction.
Initiates contact with client and town officials. Exercises professional judgment in areas of contractual liability.
Makes public presentations. Responsible for accounting of individual project involvement, i.e. scheduling, scope, role and budget.
Knowledge of estimating project needs and capable of translating them into budget hours and costs.
Ability to monitor the budget of a task or series of tasks and make necessary adjustments to keep on budget.
Capable of providing leadership to a team that is performing a sequence of tasks.
Ability to instill motivation to the team to meet projected milestones and capable of adjusting the procedures to keep the progress on target.
Maintains good client relations.
Follows up on qualifying leads as directed.
Contributes suggestions on business development.
Sufficient knowledge of marketing to assist in the preparation of proposals and /or presentations.
Ability to recruit, identify capable candidates for a growing architectural team.
Other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the job title of this position?

The job title is Senior Architect - Federal.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in Arlington, VA.

What kind of projects will the Senior Architect be working on?

The Senior Architect will provide A-E services for federal agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and others, including projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and NASA.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Senior Architect?

Responsibilities include preparing and checking contract documents, supervising site observations, handling construction-related issues, managing project cost control, and writing various reports.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in architecture from a NAAB accredited program, a minimum of 7 years of related experience, and the ability to obtain a Security Clearance are required qualifications.

Is previous consulting experience a requirement for the job?

Previous consulting experience is preferred but not required.

Are there any specific communication skills required for this position?

Yes, excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong presentation skills, are required.

Does the position involve any travel?

Yes, the position requires travel approximately 10% of the time.

What is the job hire type for this role?

The job hire type for this role is Experienced.

Will this job posting remain open until filled?

Yes, this job posting will remain open for a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Is a Registered Architect credential necessary for this position?

Yes, a Registered Architect credential or the ability to obtain one is required for this position.

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