College Architect

Patrick Henry College; Purcellville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia, seeks an experienced Virginia-licensed Architect to join our on-site design team. The College Architect will oversee campus facilities' growth, lead conceptual design and construction documents, and ensure colonial architectural heritage aligns with our mission.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, a professional architecture degree, and a strong ability to manage budgets, schedules, and stakeholders while stewarding resources for a Christian

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Active Architectural License in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in classical/colonial architectural design (strongly preferred).
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Alignment with PHC’s Christian mission, values of stewardship, community, and academic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual design, schematic development, and architectural drawings for campus projects consistent with PHC’s colonial style.
• Oversee the development and verification of engineering drawings, construction documents, cost estimates, bid packages, and contract documentation.
• Manage relationships with engineers, consultants, contractors, and campus stakeholders.
• Conduct regular site inspections; ensure compliance with plans, budgets, timelines, Virginia building codes, ADA, fire & safety standards.
• Provide ongoing oversight for construction, quality assurance, and cost control throughout the build lifecycle.
• Advise college leadership on facility planning, sequencing, campus master plan implementation, and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Documentation

Communication

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

College Architect – Campus Design & Construction Oversight

While we are actively recruiting for the select rolebelow, Patrick Henry College invites letters of interest from talented professionals who are aligned with our Statement of Faith and seek to serve students in a Christ-centered environment.

Full-time Position: College Architect – Campus Design & Construction Oversight

Location: on-site in Purcellville, VA

College Architect – Campus Design & Construction Oversight

Patrick Henry College (PHC) is a nationally recognized Christian liberal arts institution located in the scenic foothills of Northern Virginia, seeking an experienced, Virginia-licensed Architect. This new position will join our full-time, on-site team in the design and construction of new campus facilities as we continue to grow our beautiful colonial-style campus in accordance with our mission.

The next ten to twenty years of the college will be marked by a paced and strategic pattern of growth requiring additional dorms, administrative buildings, and classroom facilities. The ideal candidate will possess excellent detail & documentation skills, technical expertise, a budget-sensitive mindset, and a passion for stewarding resources wisely for a Christian institution. The position will report directly to the Executive Vice President of the College. This role offers a unique opportunity to leave a lasting legacy by shaping the environment of one of America’s leading Christian colleges.

MISSION ALIGNMENT

At PHC, our commitment is not to just build buildings—we are building community, character, and a legacy of both faith and scholarship. The Architect will play a critical role in advancing that legacy by ensuring that each new structure reflects our colonial architectural heritage, supports our academic mission, and fosters a vibrant student life grounded in Christian values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead conceptual design, schematic development, and architectural drawings for campus projects consistent with PHC’s colonial style.

• Oversee the development and verification of engineering drawings, preparation of construction documents, cost estimates, bid packages, and contract documentation.

• Manage relationships with engineers, consultants, contractors, and campus stakeholders.

• Conduct regular site inspections; ensure compliance with plans, budgets, timelines, Virginia building codes, ADA, fire & safety standards.

• Provide ongoing oversight with the assistance of others for construction, quality assurance, and cost control throughout the build lifecycle.

• Advise college leadership on facility planning, sequencing, campus master plan implementation, and resource allocation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution

• Active Architectural License in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Minimum of 7 years of experience

• Demonstrated proficiency in classical/colonial architectural design (strongly preferred)

• Exceptional organizational, analytical, documentation, and communication skills

• Alignment with PHC’s Christian mission, values of stewardship, community, and academic excellence

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Patrick Henry College offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, tuition waiver for eligible employees and dependents, and a collegial, mission-focused work environment.

MISSION AND FAITH

All employees must enthusiastically support the College’s Statement of Faith and contribute to its Christ-centered community.

EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION

Full-time, exempt (on-site/in person)