Project Architect, Grimm + Parker Architects

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Project Architect
Grimm + Parker Architects | Charlottesville, VA

Grimm + Parker Architects is an award-winning, community architecture firm celebrating our 50th Anniversary in 2022! G+P, recognized as a ‘Best Places to Work’, has a tremendous history of civic, cultural, educational, multi-family residential, and urban design projects helping communities to be wonderful places to live, learn and play.

Our diverse group of creative architects and designers is currently seeking collaborative Project Architects with strong design portfolios to join us in our Charlottesville, Virginia studio located on the historic pedestrian mall in downtown Charlottesville.

Project Architect: Professional Degree in Architecture, 5+ years of experience in multi-family/community architecture, licensure preferred, demonstrated strong design, graphic and production skills, and experience in Construction Administration. Revit proficiency required. Come see for yourself!

Visit our website to apply: www.grimmandparker.com
EOE/M/F/D/V

Junior Architect/Interior Designer Ritter

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JUNIOR ARCHITECT/INTERIOR DESIGNER
Ritter Norton Architects | Alexandria, VA

Ritter Norton Architects, an award-winning architecture and interior design firm located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, VA, is seeking a talented junior architect/designer to join our team. The designer will work on a wide range of commercial and institutional projects such as churches and synagogues, libraries, schools, and recreation centers as well as commercial interior workplace projects for both government and private sector clients. Responsibilities will include site surveys, developing concepts and test fits, presentation materials and 3D modeling, construction documents, material and finish selections, FF&E, coordination of vendors and consultants, and assisting with construction administration.

A great candidate should possess the following credentials:
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design
• 1-2+ years of experience
• Be a thoughtful designer with a collaborative mindset
• Strong graphic and presentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational/planning skills and able to work effectively on multiple concurrent projects
• Technical skills to help produce construction documents and lead production on smaller projects
• Strong proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office suite, SketchUp
• LEED and WELL credentials a big plus!
• Must be a US citizen and reside in the DC metro area

We offer fair and competitive salaries, great benefits, flexible schedules, and remote work options, with a fun, casual, and easy-going small-firm culture. We are passionate about design excellence and providing our clients with an unparalleled level of service, and we believe strongly in respecting family needs and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We are a welcoming equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other non-merit-based factors to apply.

Please send a letter of interest, resume, and examples of your work to admin@ritternorton.com.

Senior Architect, Hanbury

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Senior Architect
Hanbury | Richmond, VA

Hanbury is an Architectural, Planning and Interior Design Firm established in 1979. The firm has experienced sustained growth over the past 4 years and is looking to hire a Senior Architect to join our Richmond office. The primary driver of our success is because we have some of the most talented architects and designers in the nation, and that talent is challenged, motivated and put in a position to contribute their skills and ideas in a forum where they can succeed and fail in a teaching environment. Hanbury’s Richmond office also known as Hanbury Design Community Laboratory (HDCL) represents a creative collective of empathetic and innovative thinkers with diverse perspectives and skill sets addressing some of the greatest challenges and opportunities of our time. The Senior Architect’s role will be to advance the mission, goals, strategies and core values of the firm and perform the tasks and duties as outlined below.

Cooperates with Design Principal and Project Manager for the delivery of services, consults with the client to ascertain the goals, objectives and spatial requirements of the project, attends project meetings, and communicates with members of the project team. Provides prompt written notice to the Project Manager if any error, omission or inconsistency in services or information is discovered;

Directs and reviews activities of designers and other staff providing services for the firm, coordinates work with other consultants on the project including usual and customary structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering consultants and consultants provided by the client, and assists in documenting and maintaining records for the project.

Candidate Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture and technical knowledge in higher education and civic/community
• Established Virginia Architectural License
• 15+ years of experience within the A/E/C industry

To review the full job description and submit your resume, please visit the following link>>

Unlicensed & Licensed Mid-Level & Experienced Positions Open at Hoffman Architects

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Unlicensed/Licensed Mid-Level & Experienced Positions Open
Hoffmann Architects, Inc. | Alexandria, VA

Since 1977, Hoffmann Architects has specialized in the rehabilitation, preservation, and design detailing of facades, roofs, plazas/terraces, parking garages, and historic/landmark structures. With offices in CT, NY, and VA, Hoffmann Architects is an award-winning specialty architectural and engineering firm that has built a reputation for excellence by resolving building exterior distress at major symbols of the country’s architectural heritage, such as the United States Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, the Chrysler Building, and the New York Stock Exchange.

We are seeking applicants for 2 positions in our Alexandria office:
1) Project Coordinator – 3-8 years of architectural/engineering experience.*
2) Project Manager/Architect/Engineer – 6+ years of architectural/engineering experience and 2+ years of building envelope consultation experience.*
*Both positions also require a professional degree from an accredited architectural/engineering program or equivalent combination of academic and professional experience. Candidates may be licensed or seeking licensure.

The firm offers:

  • Flexibility to work from home
  • Competitive pay, bonuses, and profit sharing
  • 401(k) savings plan with employer match
  • Student loan repayment benefit (one of the first A/E firms in the nation to offer this)
  • Generous paid time-off package
  • Work-life balance, including dependent care assistance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer HSA contributions
  • No-cost disability insurance, life/AD&D insurance, and employee assistance program
  • Company-paid professional registration, dues, exam prep, and test fees, and more!

Located in picturesque Old Town Alexandria, our Virginia office is just minutes from DC and offers flexible outdoor and indoor workspaces near dining and cultural attractions. Our close-knit Virginia team has the flexibility to work remotely or in the office, as best meets their needs.

For more details and to apply, visit Hoffmann Architects’ Careers page:
Project Coordinator: https://hoffarch.simplicant.com/jobs/45810/detail
Project Manager/Architect/Engineer: https://hoffarch.simplicant.com/jobs/45734/detail
Submission of an online application, resume, and cover letter are required.


Ecovative – Building Systems Testing

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Building Systems Testing & Optimization Technician
Norfolk, Virginia
Ecovative Applied Building Science

Ecovative Energy Inc. is a building science and sustainability consulting company that specializes in quality assurance and certifications management for high-performance buildings, code and program compliance systems testing, building systems optimization and building diagnostics. We have cultivated a culture of balance, personal growth and professionalism. Our project involvement spans from the design stage through building occupancy and our geographical reach covers the mid-Atlantic region (with most of our work concentrated in Hampton Roads).

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented person to join our testing/verification/building science team. As a Building Systems Testing & Optimization Technician you will be trained to use equipment which tests the performance of building envelopes and hvac systems. You will be responsible for integrating yourself into our projects and workflow. You will be working alone 50% or more of the time but you will be interacting frequently with the project teams we work with. Your interactions with project teams will be both verbal and typed communication so professional appearance, demeanor and writing skills are essential. Additionally, you will be expected/encouraged/incentivized to apply your passion and communication skills to the expansion of the division through community/social/professional outreach.

If you have a mind that is always working to solve problems and a passion for the planet then you may have just stumbled across the company you have been looking for. We get to verify through measurement, the positive impact that project teams can have on buildings and the planet. If you are excited and motivated by this then we would love to talk with you.

Must have experience and/or training in construction, design or engineering.
Must have a clean driving record.
Must have professional written and spoken communication skills.
Must enjoy a balance of on-site physical work and computer time.
Email resume to info@ecovativeenergy.com

DGP Architects – Multiple Positions

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Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects
Charlottesville, Va.

For over eighty years, Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects has worked closely with clients to create timeless buildings inspired by regional and environmental contexts throughout the United States and abroad. We are looking for well-rounded individuals passionate about design and construction at all levels, with conceptual talent, technical ability, and strong communication skills.
https://www.dgparchitects.com/firm/practice/

We are seeking applicants for two positions in our Charlottesville studio:
1) Entry-level architectural designer
2) Architectural design professional with 3-5 years of experience

The ideal candidate has the following credentials:
• Professional architectural degree from an accredited school required.
• Strong organizational, written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
• Strong design, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for self-motivated learning, discovery, and improvement.
• Work/intern experience in architecture, construction, or adjacent fields.
• Experience and proficiency using CAD or BIM software, Adobe CS, and digital modeling platforms.

Additional credentials for candidates with 3-5 years of professional experience:
• Experience collaborating with and coordinating consultant teams and contractors; managing and producing architectural contract documents; and construction administration.
• Architectural license and/or LEED AP credentials preferred.

Benefits of working at DGP:
• Competitive salary for 40-hr work week with compensation for overtime.
• Vacation days, personal leave, family leave, IRA contribution, health insurance, parking, and AIA membership.
• Professional development support for AXP and licensure.
• Reimbursement for AREs.
• Studio location adjacent to Charlottesville Downtown Mall.
• Small office collegial environment.

Submit a cover letter, resume, and work sample, including hand sketches, digital graphics, and a writing sample, to Eric Amtmann at employment@dgparchitects.com. Documents should be in PDF format and less than 10MB.

Project and Administrative Coordinator Hanbury

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Project and Administrative Coordinator
Richmond, Va.

Hanbury is an Architectural, Planning and Interior Design Firm established in 1979. As Hanbury has evolved, we’ve concentrated our design focus on several areas that best serve this potential: higher education, science & technology, and civic/community — all with a commitment to the highest and best use of resources and a long-range view of environmental impact.

The firm has experienced sustained growth and is looking to hire a Project and Administrative Coordinate in our Richmond office, to complement our Operations team. This position is responsible for organizing and coordinating the development of construction documents and administrative task including but not limited to the following: Assist the project team in managing multiple projects from start-up to close out; Understand project manager expectations throughout each phase of the project; Create and track project submittal/approval information based on plans and specifications; Assist in the development and management of design and project documentation; Effectively communicate project progress to key stakeholders; Create and meet established goals and objectives for the design documentation process; Provide administrative support when needed which entails scheduling conference rooms; making coffee; receiving, opening, and routing incoming packages; opening, routing incoming mail; posting outgoing mail, etc.; Receive/announce/seat all visitors.; Coordinate with firm Administrative Manager in our Norfolk office to set up Lunch and Learns, firmwide meetings, office supplies orders, etc.; Type letters, transmittals, miscellaneous correspondence, and reports in Microsoft Word; Keeping all common areas neat and orderly. ; Coordinate and schedule interoffice meetings.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, 401(k), Vacation/Sick/Holiday and Parental Leave, HSA Employer Contribution, 401(k) Employer Match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

For more details: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Hanbury-1/jobs

Email resume to careers@hewv.com

Project Consultant

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Project Consultant
Richmond, Va.

Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC (SDC)

SDC has an immediate need for a high-performing, team-oriented Project Consultant in our Richmond, Virginia office to grow with the company. This is a full-time position, minimum 30 hours per week. To apply, please see https://www.sustaindesign.net/about/careers/ and send cover letter and resume to careers@sustaindesign.net.

Responsibilities
The Project Consultant supports a team managing LEED / green building design, construction, operations and maintenance projects, and training initiatives in a fast-paced, specialized, and focused environment. Depending upon level, the Project Consultant may also serve in the capacity of ‘assistant project manager’ on one or more projects.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should have a Bachelors’ degree in and minimum four years’ experience in architecture, interior design, architectural engineering, facilities management, construction management, or other fields related to the building industry. Candidates must be knowledgeable in commercial green building principles and practices and have played a role in a minimum of two LEED projects. Candidates must be proficient in navigating architectural and engineering drawings and specifications and must have experience with LEED Online. The successful candidate will support multiple Project Managers managing numerous consulting projects and play a supporting role in the development of consulting tools, services, resources, and trainings. Candidates must demonstrate strong initiative, flexibility, communication, organizational and time management skills. LEED Green Associate credential required, and the successful candidate must demonstrate ability to achieve the LEED professional accreditation with Specialty within 6 months of the day of employment, if not already accredited.

To apply, please see https://www.sustaindesign.net/about/careers/ and send cover letter and resume to careers@sustaindesign.net.