Architect – Fort Hood

Accura Engineering; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering seeks an Architect to provide architectural oversight for federal construction and facility projects, primarily with Fort Hood and related engagements. The role involves reviewing designs, ensuring regulatory compliance, monitoring construction, and coordinating with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.

The candidate will maintain design documentation, enforce quality control, and address architectural challenges to ensure the project meets functional and aesthetic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect (RA) license required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an Architect.
• US Army Corps of Engineering (USACE) or other federal project experience preferred.
• Experience managing projects through planning, design, construction documentation, and construction phases preferred.
• Experience reviewing construction submittals and RFIs preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, regulations, quality control procedures, and architectural design standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional architectural oversight for federal construction and facility projects.
• Review architectural designs for compliance with codes and regulations.
• Monitor construction activities and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with government personnel, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation of design changes, approvals, and deviations.
• Identify and address architectural challenges and coordinate with other disciplines.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

RA license

US federal project experience

Reviewing design submittals & RFIs

Building codes & quality control

Project management through design/construction

Tools

RMS 3.0

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

REQUIREMENT- Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Position Summary

The Architect will provide professional architectural oversight and support for federal construction and facility projects at Fort Hood, Texas. The selected candidate will be responsible for reviewing architectural designs, ensuring compliance with applicable building codes and regulations, monitoring construction activities, and maintaining quality standards throughout project execution. The Architect will collaborate with government personnel, engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure architectural requirements are successfully integrated into project design and construction while meeting functional, aesthetic, and operational objectives.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive oversight of the architectural aspects of the facilities.
• Ensure adherence to approved design standards, codes, and regulations.

Regularly review and assess project progress against architectural milestones.

• Conduct thorough reviews of architectural designs, ensuring they meet functional and aesthetic requirements.
• Provide constructive feedback on design elements, spatial planning, and overall aesthetics.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures for architectural components.
• Collaborate with the project team, including engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate coordination meetings to address architectural issues and ensure seamless integration with other disciplines.
• Maintain detailed documentation of design changes, approvals, and any deviations from the original plans.
• Identify and address architectural challenges promptly, proposing viable solutions to ensure project continuity.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect (RA) license required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an Architect.
• US Army Corps of Engineering (USACE) or other federal project experience, preferred
• Experience managing projects through planning, design, construction documentation, and construction phases preferred.
• Experience reviewing construction submittals and responding to RFIs preferred.
• Experience with RMS 3.0 and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Strong knowledge Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations, quality control procedures, and architectural design standards.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify