Lead Residential Architect | Own Full-Cycle Projects

Cook Architecture; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Architecture, a small residential studio in Northern Virginia, seeks an experienced architect or architectural designer to own projects from schematic design through construction documents, permitting, and site fieldwork. You will collaborate closely with the principal to bring concepts to buildable drawings and manage coordination with consultants and contractors.

The role covers full AXP experience if licensure is pursued, with salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Professional experience producing Construction Documents.
• Strong AutoCAD skills and the ability to develop an accurate, coordinated drawing set.
• Working knowledge of residential construction, including wall and roof assemblies, waterproofing, foundations, window and door interfaces, stairs, and millwork.
• The ability to take direction, think independently, and communicate clearly while working through design and technical problems.
• Comfort working in a small, collaborative studio where projects and priorities can move quickly.
• An architecture degree. Licensure is welcome but not required. Experience and technical ability matter more.
• At least 3 to 7 years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Run your own residential projects from Schematic Design presentation through Construction Documents.
• Help develop the schematic design for client presentation, working from the principal’s concept.
• Draw and coordinate plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules in AutoCAD.
• Translate design intent into clear, buildable drawings while carrying the original idea through the technical decisions that follow.
• Coordinate structural, mechanical, civil, and other consultant information.
• Carry projects through permitting and respond to review comments.
• Participate in construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, site visits, and field conditions.
• Catch coordination problems on paper before they become problems on site.

Skills

AutoCAD

Project coordination

Residential construction knowledge

Independent work

Clear communication

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Cook Architecture, a small residential studio in Northern Virginia, seeks an experienced architect or architectural designer to own projects from schematic design through construction documents, permitting, and site fieldwork. You will collaborate closely with the principal to bring concepts to buildable drawings and manage coordination with consultants and contractors.

The role covers full AXP experience if licensure is pursued, with salary dependent on experience.