Architect

CDCI Inc; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CDCI, a Washington Metropolitan Area design and construction firm, seeks an Architect to lead design-build projects from concept through construction, coordinating across disciplines to deliver practical, cost-conscious solutions.

You will oversee design development, permitting, budgeting, and scheduling, and collaborate with clients, estimators, consultants, and subcontractors to drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in architecture and licensure required.
• Experience in commercial design, preconstruction and PM.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, construction methods, budgets and schedules.
• Ability to lead projects from design through completion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare architectural design drawings, permit sets and construction documents.
• Lead preconstruction including design development, permitting, budgeting and scheduling.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, civil and MEP disciplines.
• Work with clients, estimators, consultants and subcontractors to develop practical solutions.
• Manage construction activities including subcontractor coordination, RFIs, submittals, changes and closeout.

Skills

Architectural design

Project management

Preconstruction planning

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Architectural licensure

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Architect / Design-Build Project Manager**

We are seeking an Architect to lead design and preconstruction for commercial design-build projects, with the ability to manage projects through construction.

** Responsibilities:**

• Prepare architectural design drawings, permit sets, and construction documents.
• Lead preconstruction, including design development, permitting, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, civil, and MEP disciplines.
• Work with clients, estimators, consultants, and subcontractors to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Manage construction activities, including subcontractor coordination, RFIs, submittals, changes, and project closeout.

** Qualifications:**

• Degree in architecture; architectural licensure required.
• Experience in commercial design, preconstruction, and construction project management.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, construction methods, budgets, and schedules.
• Ability to lead projects from initial design through completion.

Company Description

Founded in 1985, CDCI is a locally based and operated design and construction firm specializing in Job Order Contracts within the Washington Metropolitan Area. Experienced in a wide range of construction projects, our team of in-house architects, engineers, construction managers, and trades crafts personnel has a proven track record in successfully completing hundreds of projects under job order contracts with Montgomery County Government (MCG), Howard County Government, Montgomery College, Montgomery County Public Schools, Prince George's County Public Schools, City of Arlington, Fairfax County Government, and Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.

Company Description

Founded in 1985, CDCI is a locally based and operated design and construction firm specializing in Job Order Contracts within the Washington Metropolitan Area. Experienced in a wide range of construction projects, our team of in-house architects, engineers, construction managers, and trades crafts personnel has a proven track record in successfully completing hundreds of projects under job order contracts with Montgomery County Government (MCG), Howard County Government, Montgomery College, Montgomery County Public Schools, Prince George's County Public Schools, City of Arlington, Fairfax County Government, and Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.