Project Architect

Dewberry’s Architecture Team is seeking a dynamic Project Architect with well-rounded experience to join our Fairfax, VA office.  Experience in Federal and Local Governments, Civic and Justice building types is desirable. 

Dewberry’s Architecture Practice has an exciting opportunity for the right individual to influence their design and technical skills to support a variety of exciting clients and projects. Our biggest attributes are our client relationships and the almost 30 professionals in the Fairfax office. You will be joining an experienced team that values great design and quality for each project. This new opportunity will allow you to grow and create opportunities in your career path at Dewberry.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the importance of design intent, building codes and project schedules while applying all to both small and large projects in a team atmosphere. Elements for the position include being a self-starter, good communicator and someone that is inquisitive.

Considering taking your career to that next level? That time is now! 

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. 

How will you do this?

• Lead and develop detailed design documents from conceptual design phase through construction administration.
• Perform code analysis.
• Assist designers and project managers in conceptual input on assigned projects.
• Assist with specifications development by performing material, product selection and research.
• Monitor scope, schedule, and budget on architectural aspects of projects.
• Develop architectural work plans and tasking,
• Supervise and mentor assigned project personnel.
• Coordinating with internal and external engineers
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings.

• Professional Architecture degree from an accredited University is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience is required.
• Licensed Architect or in process with ability to obtain licensure within 1-year.
• Competent in Revit (BIM), SketchUp and other software modeling programs.
• Skilled in Creative Adobe Suite applications Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Skilled knowledge of local code requirements and ability to efficiently interface with agencies having jurisdiction, including Fire Marshall, and other code reviewers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead internal project teams including consultants.
• Will be responsible for projects compliance with Dewberry QMS processes; evaluates and assures review recommendations are implemented; pledges that “lessons learned” are communicated to all staff.
• A design portfolio demonstrating experience will be required.

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employee’s. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.