Senior Architect – Navy Facilities Design Lead

BB&E Consulting Engineers and Professionals; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Discretionary bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) options with employer match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

BB&E Consulting Engineers and Professionals seeks a Senior Architect to support NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic in Norfolk, VA, delivering planning, design, and construction services for a wide range of Navy facilities.

You will work with Navy client teams to ensure high-quality execution, collaborate with disciplines, and lead design efforts across housing, medical, and educational facilities while ensuring code compliance.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Licensed Architect (RA) is required.
• Broad knowledge of architectural concepts, codes, and standards for NAVFAC/DoD facilities.
• Experience with budgeting, planning, and project management; lead teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with stakeholders and other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, professional architectural support for planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Navy facilities; supports MILCON, demolition, space utilization, and facilities development.
• Participate in conferences with project stakeholders and coordinate with other disciplines for system coordination.
• Provide QA/QC review, analyze drawings and specs, review cost estimates and provide services.
• Develop architectural designs covering programming, space planning, concept design, sustainable design, and cost estimates.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate conditions, verify scoping, and monitor construction progress.
• Inspect facilities to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective measures.
• Support proposal development with Leadership, PM and Business Development staff.
• Adhere to BB&E Core Values and coordinate with leadership teams.
• Travel approximately 10% of the time

Skills

Licensed Architect (RA)

DoD & Navy standards knowledge

Budgeting & project management

Strong communication skills

Leadership / team coordination

Self-motivated / detail-oriented

Stakeholder coordination

Education

NAAB-accredited Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

BB&E Consulting Engineers and Professionals seeks a Senior Architect to support NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic in Norfolk, VA, delivering planning, design, and construction services for a wide range of Navy facilities.

You will work with Navy client teams to ensure high-quality execution, collaborate with disciplines, and lead design efforts across housing, medical, and educational facilities while ensuring code compliance.