Senior Architect - Code Compliance & Inspections (Hybrid)

Chinook Systems

Arlington (VA)

Hybrid

USD 135,000 - 155,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Chinook Systems, Inc. in Arlington, VA, seeks a Senior Architect for government-aligned work focused on code enforcement reviews and architectural accessibility compliance. You will perform inspections, interpret codes, and provide technical guidance to clients, contractors, and engineers across multiple projects with hybrid in-office and travel requirements within the D.C.

metro area. The role requires U.S.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural engineering (NAAB/ABET-accredited).
10+ years with IBC and ADA/ABA accessibility standards.
5+ years managing people.
Extensive experience conducting architectural plan reviews including accessibility reviews.
Knowledge of ICC I-codes, NFPA, ABA, ASHRAE, ASME and ANSI standards.
Client-focused success in mission-critical facilities and upgrading aging systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct code enforcement reviews, inspections and plan reviews for architectural/accessibility compliance.
Review feasibility and code compliance, provide comments, ensure sustainability and reliability.
Address violations, maintain records of violations and actions taken.
Document deficiencies, prepare reports with code references.
Provide weekly status briefings on project progress and status.
Interpret and enforce construction codes to clients, contractors, architects and engineers.
Perform pre-construction site walks to identify issues during scope development.
Review as-built/redline documents for accuracy.
Assist in code development and implementation with technical guidance.
Witness and document code compliance tests for systems, note non-compliances.