Lead DoD Architect for NAVFAC Projects - Naples

BB&E; Napoli; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Discretionary bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Employee Referral Program

Employee Discounts

EAP

Homeownership Benefits

Pet Insurance Discount

Job summary

BB&E in Naples, Italy seeks an experienced Architect to support NAVFAC EURAFCENT Headquarters. The Design Architect will provide professional architectural services for planning, design, construction, maintenance, demolition, space utilization, and facilities development supporting the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands.

Duties include developing conceptual designs, construction documents, and ensuring code compliance; coordinating with authorities; and delivering within budgets

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional, code‑compliant facilities design experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture (NAAB‑accredited) or international equivalent.
• Willingness to relocate to Naples, Italy and work on site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare architectural and interior-design plans and specifications; review third-party designs and cost estimates; provide recommendations on programming, space planning, sustainable practices, and code compliance
• Develop conceptual designs, charrettes, and 35%, 50%, pre-final, and final construction documents for diverse shore-facility types
• Apply comprehensive architectural knowledge across programming, planning, design development, sustainability, analyses, codes, drawings, specifications, and cost estimating
• Review construction drawings and specifications for architectural and engineering systems and coordinate interdisciplinary Government reviews for content, completeness, schedule, and system integration
• Ensure designs follow current practices and comply with DoD, Navy, international, Host Nation, life-safety, accessibility, environmental, energy, permitting, real estate, and utility requirements
• Coordinate technical and administrative requirements and approvals with local, national, Host Nation, and other authorities
• Conduct AE office inspections and field investigations, evaluate latent conditions and interfaces with existing work, and report on AE progress
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate design execution to meet design and construction budgets and allotted schedules
• Interpret contract drawings and specifications, resolve disputes, evaluate change orders, prepare Independent Government Estimates, and support contractor claims and RFIs
• Support post-award design and construction submittals, shop drawings, and change orders from cost and scope perspectives; maintain detailed files and present analysis results
• Apply budgeting, planning, project-management, team-leadership, safety, and personal protective equipment requirements throughout assigned work
• Federal/Government Experience: Professional architectural facilities-design experience on U.S. Department of Defense or similar government-agency projects
• Codes & Criteria: Knowledge of DoD and Navy criteria, UFCs/UFGS, IBC, NFPA 101, industry standards, and standard architectural design practices
• Host Nation Requirements: Knowledge of local, state, federal, and foreign-country laws, codes, and statutory requirements affecting design across the NAVFAC EURAFCENT AOR
• Multi-Discipline Coordination: Knowledge of related architectural and engineering fields and their impacts on architectural design
• Software: Knowledge and experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit, Microsoft Office, architectural design and analysis tools, and applicable DoD systems
• Project Delivery: Ability to monitor planning, design, and construction activities for multi-disciplined vertical and horizontal projects through successful completion within schedule and budget
• Communication: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; CEFR C1 is preferred, and B2 is the minimum
• Location: Willingness and ability to relocate to and work on site in Naples, Italy
• Background Investigation: Ability to successfully pass required security background investigations

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Code compliance

Sustainability

Cost estimating

Communication in English

Education

Architecture degree (NAAB-accredited)

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

BB&E in Naples, Italy seeks an experienced Architect to support NAVFAC EURAFCENT Headquarters. The Design Architect will provide professional architectural services for planning, design, construction, maintenance, demolition, space utilization, and facilities development supporting the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands.

Duties include developing conceptual designs, construction documents, and ensuring code compliance; coordinating with authorities; and delivering within budgets