Mid-Level Project Architect

WENDEL Companies; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-focused company culture

Work-life balance

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k match

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

A nationally recognized design firm in Alexandria, VA is seeking a licensed architect with 6 to 14 years of experience. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-focused environment and be responsible for executing projects from concept through construction, mentoring entry-level architects, and leading client meetings. The firm offers a hybrid work environment, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Licensed architect with 6-14 years of experience in a design firm.
• Proven record of leading project development from concept to construction.
• Comprehensive understanding of building codes and life safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Execute project development working with other design professionals.
• Mentor entry level architects and direct design process.
• Lead project and client meetings for contracted projects.

Skills

Strong technical design and detailing skills

Exceptional communication and organizational skills

Knowledge of design programs like Autodesk Revit

Self-motivated and problem-solving

Team leadership and mentoring

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Bluebeam

Procore

SketchUp

Job description

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you!

Wendel is looking for a design professional that thrives in a fast paced and team focused working environment. Wendel is headquartered in Buffalo, NY, but we are looking for someone for our Alexandria, VA office. The ideal candidate is looking for advancement in their career and an opportunity to grow our established presence in the northeast region.

This Is The Right Position For You If

• You love to execute project development from concept through construction while working with other design professionals.
• You are seeking to mentor entry level architects, directing them in design, production and overall coordination of the design process and technical documents.
• You want to lead project and client meetings with other design professionals for projects under contract.
• You want to grow into a senior leadership role.
• You have a proven record of strong technical design and detailing skills for both interior and exterior aspects of new build and renovation projects.
• You have a comprehensive understanding of architectural specifications, international building codes, life safety code and ADA requirements.
• You are self-motivated and able to problem solve independently.
• You are a licensed architect.
• You have 6 – 14 years of working experience in a design firm with strong design, construction document and construction administration experience.
• You are genuinely passionate about architecture.
• You have exceptional communication and organizational skills, and you thrive at working in a team environment.
• You have knowledge of design and construction programs like Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, SketchUp, Etc.
• You’re able to travel occasionally.

What We Offer

• Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
• Work-life balance including:
  • Hybrid work policy
  • Flexible work
• Great benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k match
  • PTO
  • Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options.
• Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parking reimbursement.
• Wellness programs and health stipend.

Salary Range: $94,00 - $131,000

Hear from Our Team

We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.

Don’t meet every requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and provides a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of protected veterans.