Head of Architecture & Production Studio

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

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.