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Technical Director
3North | Richmond
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure meticulous QA/QC of all project contract documents, conducting thorough reviews and approvals. This may include the development of checklists and standards for all phases of project development.
- Collaborate with project teams to craft intricate and innovative details, for unique project types. Work closely with our Revit Specialist to create and integrate detailed families into our evolving standards library and enhance the crispness of project drawings.
- Provide technical support and mentor our professional staff, identifying and addressing documentation issues. Conduct in-house technical training sessions, fostering a deep understanding of code changes and advancements in construction technology.
- Work in tandem with our BIM Specialist to develop and maintain our architectural detail library, standardize Revit templates, and disseminate updated materials, ensuring an innovative approach to our design processes.
- Assist more experienced designers and provide direction to interns, technical drafters, and administrative staff.
- Tackle unusual design and technical challenges within large projects.
- Work collaboratively across multiple design disciplines.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
- 10-20 years of related experience in an architectural practice.
- An architecture license is a prerequisite.
- Experience with BIM 360, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, MS Office.
- Comprehensive understanding of building codes, standards, building construction, and building systems.
- Experience with Construction Administration.
- Demonstrate experience across a variety of project types & design approaches.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Demonstrate leadership proficiency and outstanding verbal and written communication abilities to foster a positive environment conducive to learning and professional advancement at all levels within the 3North team.
3North is an equal-opportunity employer.
Please include a cover letter, resume, and work samples demonstrating a wide range of skills in a single PDF document not to exceed 5Mb in size. Include “3North Technical Director” in the subject line and send to careers@3north.com
posted 4/8/2024
i-team Civic Designer
John Hopkins University | Newport News, VA
Job Req ID: 112587
i-team Civic Designer, Newport News, VA
The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University (the Center) seeks a i-team Civic Designer, Newport News, VA to support a new Newport News Innovation Team.
Innovation Teams unlock creativity from within city governments and the communities they serve. These teams take partners and stakeholders through an evidence-based process to tackle the big problems in their cities no one has yet been able to solve, generate more ambitious responses, and test and adapt interventions until they produce impact. They also work closely with the Mayor, the City’s leadership team, and City departments to change the culture of city government.
Newport News is one of 25 U.S. cities joining Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities. Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities is a three-year initiative designed to leverage historic levels of federal funding to incubate and implement transformative local solutions to build low-carbon, resilient, and economically thriving communities. Building on the longtime leadership of U.S. cities to confront the overlapping crises of climate change and racial wealth inequity, the new initiative will provide deep support to selected cities to pursue transformative solutions.
The Civic Designer will play a central role in deploying design-based innovation approaches to support the Newport News i-team’s work on the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design methodology and the ability to use and apply intentional design processes that includes research, ideation, and delivery with key stakeholders, including community members, centered in the process. Ideally, they will also have experience in designing and delivering impactful public sector programs or services. The Civic Designer is an employee of Johns Hopkins University and based in Newport News City Hall.
Apply here: https://jobs.jhu.edu/job/Newport-News-i-team-Civic-Designer%2C-Newport-News%2C-VA-VA-23607/1132700600/
posted 3/22/2024
i-teams Civic Designer
Johns Hopkins University | Hampton, VA
Job Req ID: 112577
i-teams Civic Designer, Hampton, VA
The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University (the Center) seeks an i-team Civic Designer, in Hampton, VA to support a new Hampton Innovation Team.
Innovation Teams unlock creativity from within city governments and the communities they serve. These teams take partners and stakeholders through an evidence-based process to tackle the big problems in their cities no one has yet been able to solve, generate more ambitious responses, and test and adapt interventions until they produce impact. They also work closely with the Mayor, the City’s leadership team, and City departments to change the culture of city government.
Hampton is one of 25 U.S. cities joining Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities. Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities is a three-year initiative designed to leverage historic levels of federal funding to incubate and implement transformative local solutions to build low-carbon, resilient, and economically thriving communities. Building on the longtime leadership of U.S. cities to confront the overlapping crises of climate change and racial wealth inequity, the new initiative will provide deep support to selected cities to pursue transformative solutions.
The Civic Designer will play a central role in deploying design-based innovation approaches to support the Hampton i-team’s work on the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design methodology and the ability to use and apply intentional design processes that includes research, ideation, and delivery with key stakeholders, including community members, centered in the process. Ideally, they will also have experience in designing and delivering impactful public sector programs or services. The Civic Designer is an employee of Johns Hopkins University and based in Hampton City Hall. The Civic Designer will report to the i-team Director.
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posted 3/22/2024
Design and Construction Officer
Virginia Housing | Richmond, VA
This important role ensures that multi-family deals financed or allocated tax credits by Virginia Housing are designed and constructed to meet stringent quality assurance measures through the review of architectural and engineering drawings, reports and specifications, portions of Low-income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications, and other contract documents. Additionally, this position monitors construction and considers initial and long-term costs, aesthetics, function, needs of tenants, market trends, maintenance/replacement costs, and accessibility compliance. This is an outward-facing role that works closely with both internal and external partners.
Virginia Housing is one of the nation’s premier housing finance agencies. Our mission is to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing, which we accomplish through our public-private partnerships.
To be successful in this role you must possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
- Several years experience in the field of architecture or engineering project management.
- Knowledge and experience with local and state building codes.
- Valid driver’s license.
The ideal candidate would also have experience in:
- Multi-family design and construction. Knowledge of Virginia Housing design and construction requirements and processes.
- Project Needs Analysis.
- AIA construction contracts and preconstruction coordination.
- AutoCAD/Revit and Bluebeam.
- Presenting to large groups.
- Professional Certification or License to practice Architecture or Engineering
Apply at https://careers-virginiahousing.icims.com/jobs/1146/design-%26-construction-officer/job
posted 3/14/2024
Marketing Director
VIA design architects, pc | Norfolk, VA
We are currently seeking a Marketing Director. This candidate will have the ability to
strategically attract desired client and project opportunities through increased exposure and
awareness of the industry and communities we serve. This candidate will produce and coordinate
proposal and presentations, including information from our teaming partners, scheduling project
milestones and reviews, and will work with Principals and Project Managers to ensure that quality
material is being submitted and delivered. They will develop and maintain marketing systems and
records, while also producing sales and public relations materials. This candidate will lead the firm’s
marketing and publication efforts, special event planning, including client relations, public
outreach, and web presence to promote and enhance VIA’s competitive edge.
Candidates who align with these position requirements will also possess:
- Clear presentation and graphic skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strategic thinker with a forward-thinking mindset
- The ability to function in a team setting and take direction from colleagues, as well as
provide direction to others - A collaborative approach and flexibility to work in a multidisciplinary design environment
- Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office software
- Can-do attitude, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven atmosphere.
VIA design offers a competitive salary and package of traditional benefits as well as some non-traditional
perks, such as core office hours and a Flexible Work Strategy.
If you are interested in this position, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and digital portfolio to Blair Valdivieso by email bval@viadesignarchitects.com
posted 3/13/2024
Chief of Staff
Work Program Architects | Norfolk
WPA is looking for a Chief of Staff to join our team of architects, urban designers, graphic designers, community engagement and educational specialists. Our mission is to strengthen community through a collaborative design process. We do this by focusing on projects that build social, economic, and coastal resilience. The primary role of this position is to provide high-level administrative support to the CEO. The Chief of Staff will also support the firm’s leadership team by managing administrative activities as needed. We are looking for a candidate with a passion for building relationships within our firm and who can foster trust with our diverse clients and community members. We can’t wait for you to join us in our studio at Assembly, located in Downtown Norfolk; a space designed to connect ideas and the people who make them.
The ideal candidate for this role will have exemplary oral and written communication skills and the ability to provide welcoming and friendly customer service. They will adapt easily to a fast-paced work environment and will have strong organizational skills to include administrative tasks and overall support for the CEO as well as secondary support for the leadership team. The Chief of Staff will be the CEO’s trusted partner, serving as both their right hand and a second set of eyes and ears. The Chief of Staff job is to make sure the CEO has what they need to guide the company.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experienced working with executive-level management
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related platforms
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal communications and teamwork skills
- Professional (punctual, reliable, trustworthy)
- Trustworthiness and discretion required for confidential projects
- Finely tuned emotional intelligence, judgement, diplomacy, and political acumen
Full details are available on our website: wparch.com/hiring.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to sharon@wparch.com
posted 2/28/2024