Project Architect

Dewberry; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance support

Job summary

Dewberry's Architecture Team in Richmond, VA is seeking a Project Architect to lead from concept through construction on federal, state, local government, and civic facilities. You will guide projects with a focus on design excellence, codes, schedules, and client expectations while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited architecture degree, is licensed, and has 8+ years of experience with strong client relationships and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with reciprocal licensure in additional states.
• Minimum of 8 years of post-graduate experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Collaborative approach to all aspects of the practice.
• Knowledge of local code requirements and agency interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and coordination of construction documents, drawings and specs.
• Balance technical excellence, design quality and project requirements.
• Own projects and components, progress with minimal direction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver well-coordinated designs.
• Engage with clients to understand goals and deliver solutions.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master of Architecture from an accredited university

Job description

Job Description

Ready to take your architectural career to the next level?

Dewberry's Architecture Team is looking for a passionate and experienced Project Architect to join our growing team in Richmond, VA. If you're seeking an opportunity to work on meaningful projects that shape communities while collaborating with talented professionals in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

In this role, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects, including Federal, State, and Local Government, Community Facilities, Civic, and Justice building types. You'll have the opportunity to lead and influence projects from concept through construction, making a lasting impact on the clients and communities we serve.

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture from an accredited university
• Is a licensed architect with at least 8 years of post-graduate experience
• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Understands the balance between design excellence, building codes, project schedules, and client expectations
• Is a proactive problem-solver, strong communicator, and naturally curious professional

At Dewberry, you'll find more than just a job. You'll join a company that invests in its people through professional development opportunities, a collaborative culture, competitive benefits, and a commitment to supporting work-life balance.

If you're looking for the next challenge, greater responsibility, and the opportunity to work on projects that make a difference, now is the time to join Dewberry and help shape the future of our communities.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

We're looking for a motivated and experienced professional who thrives on collaboration, takes initiative, and enjoys building strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate is confident engaging with clients to understand their goals and deliver solutions that exceed expectations.

You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to transform ideas into successful projects, applying your technical expertise to develop innovative, well-coordinated design solutions while preserving the project's vision and intent. We're seeking someone who is passionate about architecture, brings fresh ideas to the table, and is committed to delivering high-quality results.

In this role, you'll:

• Partner with clients to understand their needs and guide projects to successful outcomes.
• Lead the development and coordination of construction documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Balance technical excellence, design quality, and project requirements to deliver exceptional work.
• Take ownership of projects and project components, confidently moving them forward with minimal direction.
• Collaborate with talented professionals in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

If you're a proactive problem-solver who enjoys taking initiative, leading projects, and contributing to meaningful work, you'll find excellent opportunities to grow and make an impact at Dewberry.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Professional Architecture degree from an accredited University is required.
• Licensed Architect required, with ability for reciprocal licensure in additional states.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Collaborative approach to all aspects of the practice.
• Adept knowledge of local code requirements and ability to efficiently interface with agencies having jurisdiction, as required.
• A design portfolio demonstrating experience will be required.

The projected range for this position is $105,000-$145,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employee’s. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.