Federal Architect: Lead Design & A-E Oversight

Office of Naval Research; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Naval Research in Washington, DC seeks a professional Architect to design new structures and major modifications. You will manage site investigations, prepare construction documents, and act as COR to oversee A-E firms, ensuring design excellence and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include cost estimates, design plans, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. Applicants must have an architecture degree, licensure, and the ability to obtain security clearance; federal

Qualifications

• Experience managing architectural projects from conception to completion, including site investigations and cost estimates.
• Ability to serve as COR overseeing A-E firms and contractors, ensuring design excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with in-house design and DBB/DB approaches to projects.

Responsibilities

• Design of new structures or major modifications.
• Conduct site investigations for feasibility and measurements.
• Evaluate design objectives for economical and aesthetic outcomes.
• Prepare detailed fee estimates and technical documents for architects.
• Prepare in-house design plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Serve as COR to manage A-E firms and review submittals.
• Confer with contractors to resolve problems and prepare sketches.

Skills

Architectural project management

COR oversight

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Architect registration/ licensure

Job description

The Office of Naval Research in Washington, DC seeks a professional Architect to design new structures and major modifications. You will manage site investigations, prepare construction documents, and act as COR to oversee A-E firms, ensuring design excellence and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include cost estimates, design plans, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. Applicants must have an architecture degree, licensure, and the ability to obtain security clearance; federal