Interior Architect

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a full-time Interior Architect in Washington, DC, for a prominent federal agency. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of commercial interior design experience and a solid understanding of construction planning. Responsibilities include documentation, stakeholder interaction, and team collaboration.

Candidates should possess expertise in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, and may require NCIDQ or NCARB certification. Competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in commercial interior design.
• Ability to create and understand construction documents.
• Knowledge of space planning and interior finishes.

Responsibilities

• Gather information and prepare documentation for interior design.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Present data and plans to stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial interior design experience

Ability to read architectural drawings

Expertise with AutoCAD 2015 or higher

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organizational skills

Successful completion of NCIDQ or NCARB

Education

BS/BA in architecture/interior design

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SmartSheets

Job description

Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY! The Building People has a position for a full-time Interior Architect in a prominent federal agency in the Washington, DC area. The successful candidate will have a solid background in all aspects of interior design and related construction planning and development. The team is actively involved in small and large project design development, construction document preparation and project execution of unique projects. This position requires travel in the Continental United States.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Gather information, interface with all stakeholders, and prepare documentation guiding interior design functions related to various project. Apply OSHA and ADA requirements, and all building and safety codes.
• Work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Present data and plans to all stakeholders- both in person and via email, phone and other means of communication media.

Required Experience And Qualifications

• 10-15 years minimum experience in commercial interior design for tenant improvements, restacking and interior build out of new and existing spaces
• Ability to read and understand architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and other construction documents for construction projects.
• Ability to create architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and other construction documents for construction projects
• Familiarity with commercial office furniture lines and have a working knowledge of both casegoods and systems furniture specification.
• Working knowledge of space planning and interior design for commercial/government office space. Working knowledge of selection of interior finishes and materials.
• Ability to carry on business conversations with decision makers and to interact and cooperate with all stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, able to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, both individually and as a team player. Excellent quantitative, analytic, and process mapping skills.
• Expertise with AutoCAD 2015 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software - Project, Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook.
• Proficient in SmartSheets software.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and respond in quick time frames.
• Successful completion of the NCIDQ or NCARB certifications.
• Background in commercial or Federal government office planning

Preferred Experience

• Large commercial office space planning
• Federal agency experience

Required Education

• A minimum of a BS/BA architecture/interior design degree or Masters in Architecture Certified Interior Designer will also be considered

Preferred Education

• Masters in architecture
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Additional Information

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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