City of Newport News · 15 hours ago
LICENSED ARCHITECT
Newport News, VA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $87K/yr
5+ years expCity of Newport News is seeking a Licensed Architect to perform professional architectural design work and supervise the architectural team. The role involves overseeing engineering support for city projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing project documentation.
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Responsibilities
Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for performing professional architectural design work, as well as supervising the architectural team, contracted architectural services and providing architectural oversight for Engineering construction projects throughout the City
Performs complex professional architectural work that includes preparing conceptual design plans and specifications for consultants and completing full design work and construction documentation to include schematics and cost estimates for internal or contracted projects
Responsible for supervising staff Architects including employee selection, performance management, employee relations, and related activities; reviews architectural drawings, construction specifications and schematics for a variety of projects; verifies cost estimates for in-house projects; monitors the implementation of design plans; ensures compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations
Oversees engineering support for City projects and coordinates with other City departments or agencies, design consultants, inspectors, and other involved parties
Attends pre-bid, pre-construction and progress meetings; monitors production schedules
Researches modification requests and change orders; processes invoices for payment
Conducts studies and special projects such as space planning, structural analysis and other related architectural concerns; provides reports and analyses; makes recommendations for improvements
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering
5 - 7 years experience in professional architectural work
2-3 years of supervisory experience
Requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Must possess and maintain a valid Architect license from the State of Virginia
Thorough knowledge of modern architecture methods, principles and practices
Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications and blueprints
Knowledge of Uniform Building Codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it relates to construction and remodeling
Knowledge of planning, organizing and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives
Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff
Utilizes AutoCAD (Computer Aided Design) or related software programs
Utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, and related software to effectively complete a variety of administrative assignments
Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees and all levels of management
Effectively handles inquiries, complaints from or disputes with customers
Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions
Ability to communicate ideas effectively, including the preparation of detailed reports and logs
Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas being presented verbally and in writing
Ability to handle a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner
Ability to establish and implement effective administrative procedures
Ability to plan and organize daily work routine
Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology
Performs a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others
Requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work
Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds)
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or work station
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally
Preferred
Licensed Architect preferred but Non-Licensed Architects will also be considered!
Company
City of Newport News
City of Newport News is a government administration that provides various types of management consulting services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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