Project Architect

dwell design studio, llc; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Recognition as one of the Best Places to Work

Job summary

A leading design firm in McLean, Virginia is seeking an experienced designer to join their project team. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of design experience and possess excellent technical skills combined with a positive attitude. Responsibilities include collaboration with project managers, technical quality assurance, and problem-solving during project phases. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of design experience, license preferred but not required.
• Excellent follow-through ability and organizational skills.
• Thorough understanding of design project development phases.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Project Manager and Construction Administrator.
• Engage with teams to creatively solve problems.
• Drive technical quality in documents during all project phases.

Skills

Technical skills

Mentorship attributes

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Professional degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Who we are

At Dwell, we like to think big and small – producing high minded concepts without losing sight of the details. We’re notoriously accurate: producing some of the cleanest documents this side of the galaxy. We’re methodically unconventional: designing clever spaces that aren’t outlandish or lacking purpose. And we’re solid people: easy to work with, fun to be around, and void of pretension.

Dwell's award-winning architectural and interiors teams work with both housing and retail developers, including some of the nation’s largest Real Estate Investment Trusts, in designing high density, mixed-use, and urban infill projects. Our projects and offices span many states from Arizona to South Florida, up through DC, Virginia, and Maryland, and into New York and Connecticut. We have been awarded as one of the Best Places to Work in 2021 and for many years prior.

What you’ll do

• Work closely with the Project Manager and Construction Administrator on a dynamic project team
• Become a key component within the overall design document team
• Engage with teams to creatively solve problems
• Put the mouse down at times and study designs with pen and trace
• Attending client meetings and leading day to day consultant coordination.
• Developing and directing Project Detailing
• Specification Coordination
• In collaboration with the Construction Administration team, identifying potential issues and assisting with resolution, as well as assisting in developing solutions to significant or recurring technical challenges
• Driving Technical Quality in our documents, during all phases of a project

What you need to bring

• Ridiculous technical skills – this Dwellian knows how to put a building together
• 6+ years of design experience, license preferred but not required
• Professional degree from an accredited college or university
• Have a positive attitude with a sense of humor
• Excellent mentorship attributes to guide supporting staff
• Excellent organizational skills and follow-through ability
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Thorough understanding and preparation of design projects through all phases of development
• Experience in multifamily, mixed-use or student housing construction
• Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and similar design applications