Colonial Campus Architect - Design & Construction Lead

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

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