Design Architect

BB&E; Napoli; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BB&E is seeking a Design Architect to provide architectural design, technical review, and post-award support for Navy and Marine Corps facilities. The role covers new construction, renovation, modernization, and maintenance from programming through construction completion.

This is a full-time, primarily on-site position in Naples, Italy. Responsibilities include developing architectural plans, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with DoD/Navy criteria, codes, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from NAAB-accredited program or international equivalent.
• At least five years delivering code-compliant facility designs for new construction and renovation.
• Legal right to work in country of duty station; DoD/Navy or overseas government-facility experience preferred.
• Professional English proficiency; CEFR B2 or higher, with C1 preferred.
• Active architect registration or licensure in country of practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural and interior plans, specifications, and space programming.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and other teams.
• Review design submittals at conceptual to final stages and ensure code compliance.
• Apply DoD/Navy criteria, IFCs, and host-nation regulations to designs.
• Prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and project records.

Skills

Architectural design knowledge

Multidisciplinary coordination

Project coordination

Technical review

English proficiency (CEFR B2+)

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

This position supports NAVFAC EURAFCENT facilities, construction, and program requirements. The selected candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting U.S. Navy and Department of Defense projects in Europe and will be employed locally through a third-party employer of record.

Position Summary

The Design Architect provides architectural design, technical review, and post-award support for Navy and Marine Corps facilities. The role supports new construction, renovation, modernization, and maintenance projects from programming and concept development through construction completion. This is a full-time, primarily on-site position located in Naples, Italy.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop architectural and interior plans, specifications, programming studies, space plans, concepts, and code compliance analyses
• Support housing, community, medical, educational, maintenance, industrial, hangar, administrative, and command-and-control facilities
• Prepare and review design submittals at conceptual, 35%, 50%, prefinal, and final stages
• Apply DoD and Navy criteria, Unified Facilities Criteria, Unified Facilities Guide Specifications, the International Building Code, NFPA 101, sustainability requirements, accessibility criteria, and host-nation regulations
• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, environmental, security, utility, real estate, and cost disciplines
• Conduct field investigations and participate in design reviews and coordination meetings
• Review shop drawings, submittals, requests for information, design clarifications, changes, claims, and post-award construction issues
• Develop or review scopes of work, cost estimates, technical reports, schedules, presentations, and project records
• Coordinate with host-nation authorities, designers, installation stakeholders, and government teams

Key Qualifications

• Legal Work Authorization: Must already have the legal right to work in the country of the assigned duty station; U.S. visa or SOFA-status sponsorship is not available
• Experience supporting DoD, the Navy, another government agency, or a comparably complex public-facilities organization
• Strong knowledge of architectural design, multidisciplinary coordination, building and life-safety codes, specifications, and host-nation requirements
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office, and other relevant architectural design software
• Ability to manage design quality, scope, schedule, budget, life-cycle considerations, and stakeholder requirements
• Professional English proficiency; CEFR B2 or higher is required, with C1 preferred
• Active architect registration or licensure in the country of practice
• Previous NAVFAC, DoD, NATO, or overseas government-facility design experience
• Experience with sustainable design, historic facilities, and design-build delivery

Employment Arrangement

Employment, payroll, tax withholding, social-insurance contributions, and locally required benefits will be administered through a third-party employer of record.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from a NAAB-accredited program or an internationally equivalent architecture program.
• At least five years of professional experience delivering code-compliant facility designs for new construction and renovation projects.

The physical demands and work environment may vary based on the position, assigned duties, and work location. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Use computers, telephones, and other office equipment
• Move throughout offices, facilities, and project sites
• Reach, grasp, handle equipment, and operate controls
• Communicate effectively and review documents, equipment, and site conditions
• Lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds when required by the assignment
• Stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally climb, kneel, or crouch
• Navigate uneven or rough terrain when required
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Occasionally enter confined spaces or work at heights when required
• Wear required personal protective equipment
• Work in environments that may include noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, construction activity, or other site specific conditions

Limitations and Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work associated with the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Employees may be assigned other job related duties consistent with applicable law.

The duties and requirements described above are representative of those that may be necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications, experience, duty station, and local market requirements.
• Locally compliant payroll, tax withholding, and social-insurance administration through a third-party employer of record.
• Statutory leave and benefits provided in accordance with the laws of the country of employment.
• Professional development opportunities supporting work on an awarded NAVFAC EURAFCENT contract.