What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect position at DesignForce?
Are you a civic-minded architect with a desire to impact your community through design? Our client, an award-winning architecture, interior design, and planning consultancy, is seeking an innovative and dedicated Project Architect for their Fairfax, Virginia studio.
From K-12 public schools to government and public safety buildings, their community-centric portfolio provides ample opportunities for you to leverage your design expertise and passion to make a positive impact on people’s lives. As a Project Architect, you will have the opportunity to channel your creativity to design spaces that spark imagination and support local communities.
As an employee-centric design collaborative, they make it a top priority to invest in their employee's careers every day through professional development resources, hands-on mentorship, inclusive team bonding events, challenging and dynamic projects, and career road-mapping support.
Key Responsibilities
- Internally lead, perform, and document architectural conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration (RFI responses, sketches, PCO review, site visits, punch lists, field reports, PM/ASI creation, shop drawings, etc.) duties.
- Develop project visualizations, renderings, storyboards, materials boards, and other presentation materials.
- Prepare for and participate in project team interviews for client pursuits, including proposal development and support.
- Design and build models in Revit, prepare construction documents, and assist in guiding others’ designs and models.
- Research building materials and create technical details while applying knowledge of constructability and building sciences.
- Create, review, and develop project specifications, project manuals, bid forms, and general conditions documentations.
- Build personal and company brand recognition by attending client meetings and industry events.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of experience working at an architecture or interior design firm.
- Professionally accredited degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Interior Architecture, or equivalent.
- Possession or Pursuit of licensure and accreditation.
- Fluency in design tools such as SketchUp, Lumion, Bluebeam, Autodesk/Revit, and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
What They Offer
Our client is committed to their people. To show this commitment, they offer a comprehensive benefits package curated to ensure that their employees lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives. Benefits include:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- Retirement fund with employer contributions.
- Flexible Hybrid Work Options with Dual Workspace Setup.
- Competitive PTO and paid holidays.
- Robust Internal Training Program, Professional Development, and Licensure Support.
- On-Demand External Career Coach.
Equal Opportunity Employer
- Our client is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran or disabled status.
