Director of Architecture

Archinect; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Archinect, a Vienna, VA based Architecture & Interiors Firm, seeks a Director of Architecture to lead our production studio and drive design development, construction documents, and construction administration across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will have VA/MD/DC architectural registration, LEED AP preferred, and 5–10 years of experience in design development, CD/CA, and production using AutoCAD. This role requires strong client interaction and team leadership.

Qualifications

• VA/MD/DC architectural registration required.
• LEED AP status preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in design development, construction documents, construction administration, project management, detailing, and production in an AutoCAD environment.
• Ability to interact with and manage expectations of clients, manage consultants, coordinate A&E documents, and coordinate internal scheduling and resource allocation for multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead production studio and oversee project delivery.
• Coordinate A&E documents and internal scheduling.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with attention to code compliance.
• Mentor staff toward architectural licensure and interior design certification.

Skills

Project management

Client interaction

Team leadership

Mentoring juniors

Construction documents

Education

Architectural registration (VA/MD/DC)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Vienna, VA based Architecture & Interiors Firm is looking for a Director of Architecture to lead our production studio. With a 31 year history in various types of commercial projects we have created a solid and loyal base of clients primarily in corporate office, secure environments, spec offices, and federal and local government projects, among others. We pride ourselves on the quality of our documents and in creating a learning environment for our colleagues. This is also a great opportunity for the candidate to mentor our younger staff toward Architectural licensure and Interior Design certification.

Qualified candidates must have VA, MD, and DC Architectural registration, and a current LEED AP status is preferred. A minimum of 5-10 years of experience with design development, construction documents, construction administration, project management, detailing, and production in an AutoCAD environment is required. Candidates must be able to interact with and manage expectations of our clients, manage consultants, coordinate our A&E documents, and coordinate our internal scheduling and resource allocation for multiple concurrent projects. Working knowledge of current building and related codes is a must for this position.

This represents an excellent career opportunity for a committed and talented professional with an entrepreneurial spirit. Starting compensation is commensurate with experience, $90,000 to $120,000 plus performance bonus.