Design Control Officer

Virginia Housing; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness center

Free parking

Educational opportunities

Job summary

Virginia Housing seeks a Design Control Officer to ensure that multi-family deals financed or allocated LIHTC meet strict QA standards by reviewing drawings, reports, and contract docs. The role also monitors construction, cost, aesthetics, tenant needs, and accessibility compliance, working with internal and external partners.

Education and experience in architecture/engineering, building codes, and multifamily design are essential, along with a valid driver’s license and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Several years’ experience in architecture or engineering project management.
• Knowledge and experience with local and state building codes.
• Knowledge and experience with multifamily design and construction.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural and engineering drawings, reports, specifications, LIHTC applications, and other contract documents to ensure QA standards are met.
• Monitor construction and assess initial and long-term costs, aesthetics, function, tenant needs, market trends and accessibility compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with Virginia Housing design and construction requirements.

Skills

Architecture knowledge

Project management

Building codes

Multifamily design

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Architecture / Engineering)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Design Control Officer

This important role ensures that multi-family deals financed or allocated tax credits by Virginia Housing are designed and constructed to meet stringent quality assurance measures through the review of architectural and engineering drawings, reports and specifications, portions of Low-income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications, and other contract documents. Additionally, this position monitors construction, considers initial and long-term costs, aesthetics, function, needs of tenants, market trends, maintenance/replacement costs, and accessibility compliance. This is an outward facing role that works closely with both internal and external partners.

Virginia Housing is one of the nation’s leading housing finance agencies. Our mission is to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing, which we accomplish through our lending and grant programs.

We are focused on employee engagement and committed to a healthy and diverse workforce. We offer on-site conveniences such as a fitness center and free parking. Educational opportunities to help your advancement are available through classroom and online programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Several years’ experience in the field of architecture or engineering project management.
• Knowledge and experience with local and state building codes.
• Knowledge and experience with multifamily design and construction.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of Virginia Housing design and construction requirements and process.
• Project Needs Analysis.
• AIA construction contracts and preconstruction coordination.
• AutoCAD/Revit and Bluebeam.
• Professional Certification: N.C.A.R.B. registration and license to practice architecture from the Commonwealth of Virginia, or Professional Engineer License from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Hiring Range: $95,000 - $128,000

A background check will be performed as a condition of employment. A Conflict-of-Interest Act Disclosure form and Secondary Employment Disclosure form will need to be completed as a condition of employment.

Virginia Housing requires associates to live and work within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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