Principal Architect - Arlington County, VA : Job Details

Job DescriptionIMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Are you interested in an exciting opportunity to influence future capability for County operated facilities to support public safety missions, human services, cultural affairs, community centers, libraries, and essential services for 3,700 employees and 238,000 residents across a 26 square mile urban community, located directly across the Potomac River from Washington D.C.? The Facilities Design and Construction Bureau (FD&C) within the Department of Environmental Services (DES) is hiring an experienced Principal Architect to manage numerous projects and work as an integral member of the team in assisting the County with achieving its facilities' objectives. The FD&C Bureau provides planning, public engagement, architectural, design, engineering, interior design, and construction management expertise for County facility projects. Responsibilities Specific duties include:

• Understanding the conceptual intent and advancing facility programs through preliminary definition in alignment with long-range plans, sustainability, and Board priorities;
• Supporting with the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) proposals for studies, facility design, and construction initiatives for inclusion in the FD&C bi-annual ten-year County CIP;
• Supporting the developing program requirements, conceptual or schematic designs, scopes of work for design and construction, project budget estimates, and schedules;
• Coordinating transition with the FD&C Projects Group from preliminary design to design development, code and permit reviews, and preparation for construction;
• Supporting preparing Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Invitations for Bid for professional, design, and construction services in coordination with County Purchasing Agents;
• Managing professional services consultants to assist with completing planning and design products;
• Facilitating planning charettes and iterative design reviews with user groups and plan reviewers to affirm compliance with standards and mission requirements; and
• Preparing and coordinating briefing material for community outreach, funding, executives, and elected officials on the basis and justification for new, replacement, or repurposed facilities.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Subject matter expertise in planning, estimating, designing, and construction with the ability to assess situations, determine feasibility, and identify innovative solutions for facility, restoration, modernization, and re-purposing challenges;
• Experience collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders to build consensus, develop facility programming documents, and produce conceptual/schematic design drawings;
• Proficiency using AutoCAD or related computer aided design skills; and
• Negotiation and presentation skills to clearly present information.

QualificationsMinimum:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial or Interior Design, or related field; and
• Considerable experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial or Interior Design, or other related field that includes the application of urban planning tools (AutoCAD/Revit), skills, and practices.

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's degree in related field and/or experience in one or more of the following:

• Developing a long-range Capital Improvement Program (CIP);
• Developing long/short-term budget requests for government-owned buildings;
• Gathering facilities program requirements and performing conceptual design development;
• Planning, designing, and constructing complex, mixed-use facilities for private entities or other governmental agencies; and/or
• Procuring and managing professional services provided by consultants.

Possessions of one or more of the following Certifications/Licenses preferred:

• National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) certified;
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Virginia or state with reciprocity;
• LEED Certification; and
• National Council of Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) certified.

Special RequirementsResume: A current resume is required to complete your application. Please attach it to your application. Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information. Driver's License: The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite. If the applicant possesses or acquires a license, the applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record. Additional InformationWork Hours: Monday- Friday, flexible between 7:00am to 6:00pm. Employees must be able to travel and conduct local project site visits and attend occasional local, state, and national events, even if outside regular working hours. Telework opportunities available. Must work in office 24 hours every pay period (two weeks). Schedule subject to change based on business needs. Note: This announcement will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis and interviews conducted continuously with qualified applicants. This position will close when the position has been filled or when a sufficient number of qualified candidates has been received. Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter see resume as a response to the questions. Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan. For more information on Arlington County's generous benefits and retirement plan, click here. Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment. #LI-Hybrid