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Construction Administrator
Torti Gallas + Partners | Norfolk, VA
Construction Administration Architect
Location: Hampton Roads Region (Norfolk / Virginia Beach / Newport News, VA)
Firm: Torti Gallas + Partners
Salary: $120,000–$130,000 (commensurate with experience)
Torti Gallas + Partners is seeking a Senior Construction Administration Architect to lead the construction phase of complex multifamily and mixed‑use projects throughout the Hampton Roads region. This field‑focused role ensures design intent, quality, and technical excellence are maintained from concept through completion. Join an award‑winning national design firm recognized for planning, placemaking, urban design, and architecture that serves residential, retail, and mixed‑use clients nationwide. Our work is guided by timeless design principles, community engagement, and disciplined execution. We foster a collaborative, studio‑based culture that supports creativity, growth, and meaningful careers.
Responsibilities:
Lead construction administration for complex projects, ensuring alignment with design intent and contract documents. Coordinate with owners, contractors, and consultants; review submittals and RFIs; prepare field reports; and resolve design issues promptly. Conduct site visits, review payment applications and change orders, and uphold firm standards for quality and service.
Qualifications:
Minimum 5+ years of construction administration experience with an architectural firm.
Experience with concrete construction, precast elements, and residential or mixed‑use projects.
Revit proficiency preferred.
Experience with NAVFAC, Design‑Build, or military housing a plus.
Strong technical knowledge, documentation, and communication skills.
Architectural license preferred but not required.
What We Offer:
Competitive compensation ($120K–$130K), comprehensive benefits, mentorship, and opportunities to work across multiple offices and diverse project types.
Apply: Submit your resume and portfolio through the AIA Career Center or directly to Andrell Forelien-Hamm, HR Director, at AForelienHamm@tortigallas.com
posted 3/27/2026
Architect I | Architect II
HEDS Architects | Charlottesville, VA
HEDS is a full-service, women-owned firm dedicated to the intersection of modern design and sustainable practice. Our commitment to design excellence is reflected in our numerous AIA awards at both the local and state levels.
The Role
We are seeking a talented, self-directed Architect/Designer to join our Charlottesville-based team. The ideal candidate is organized, thorough, and thrives in a collaborative environment. In this role, you will work closely with a Partner through all project phases—from initial concept and documentation to detailed construction sets.
Requirements
- Education: Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
- Skills: Strong design aptitude and technical proficiency.
- Software: Proficiency in BIM/CAD is required. We utilize Archicad, but experience in Revit or similar 3D platforms is highly valued. Rhino proficiency is a plus.
- Location: Full-time in our Charlottesville office; remote/hybrid arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.
Please submit a digital resume and portfolio (including both academic and professional work). to info@hedsarchitects.com
posted 3/20/2026
Design Manager
Alloy Architecture & Construction | Charlottesville, VA
Join Alloy as a Design Manager
Big Ideas. Real Budgets. Happy Clients.
At Alloy, great design doesn’t just look good on trace paper — it gets built beautifully. We’re looking for a Design Manager who can dream big at 9:00 a.m., talk about the budget at 10:00, lead a client meeting at noon, and still care deeply about the alignment of a ceiling fan at 4:30. Someone who loves both the spark of an idea and the satisfaction of a perfectly coordinated drawing set. This role is equal parts creative vision and thoughtful guidance for our clients.
You’ll be the person who:
- Translates “We love this Pinterest board…” into a cohesive, buildable design
- Keeps multiple projects moving without breaking a sweat
- Balances creativity with cost-awareness (yes, at the same time)
- Produces documentation so clear our Project Development and Construction
- teams want to high-five you
- Makes clients feel guided, heard, and genuinely excited about the journey
At Alloy, we believe great work happens when:
- Craft meets technical precision
- Communication is clear, kind, and proactive
- Budgets and schedules are respected
- Curiosity is encouraged
- And everyone rows in the same direction
We take our projects seriously, but we like to enjoy the process along the way. If you’re
energized by collaboration and seeing your ideas move from sketch to site with integrity
and momentum, you’ll fit right in.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited Architecture program.
- Minimum three years of experience working full time for an architectural firm.
- Talent and confidence in developing and communicating design intent and concepts.
- Proficiency with Sketchup.
- Experience with both commercial and residential architecture projects.
email cover letter, resume, and work sample to hiring@alloyworkshop.com
posted 3/6/2026
Preservation Architect + Director
InSite Consulting Architects | Washington, DC
InSite Consulting Architects seeks a Preservation Architect + Director to lead and grow the firm’s Washington, DC office, serving as both a technical authority in large-scale historic preservation and a strategic business development leader with deep federal-sector experience. This individual will manage and oversee complex federal, state, District, institutional, and cultural preservation projects—from studies and planning through construction administration—while navigating multi-agency federal approval processes and expanding the firm’s presence among federal owners, cultural institutions, and public-sector clients in the Washington, DC region.
The Preservation Architect + Director role requires a professional who brings demonstrated success working with federal and local governmental agencies as well as other institutional clients and is equally adept at project leadership, regulatory navigation, client development, and staff mentorship, with responsibility for: Office Leadership and Strategy; Project Leadership and Technical Oversight; Client Management; Federal, District, and Interagency Approvals; Business Development for Federal and Public Sector; and Staff Mentorship and Team Development.
InSite Consulting Architects has engaged an organizational management consultancy, The Three Aspens, Ltd., to assist with this leadership search. Inquiries, requests for the full Position Profile, nominations, and applications should be directed (confidentially) to Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA, via e-mail at helene@theplumstudio.com. No phone calls, please. All candidates will be notified via e-mail as to the status of their application. To be considered, applicants must submit a customized letter of interest and resume or curriculum vitae (detailing measurable success in the key qualifications for the position) to Ms. Dreiling at helene@theplumstudio.com by 5:00 pm EDT on April 28, 2026.
posted 3/2/2026
Architect Level I | Architect Level II
Design Develop Architects | Charlottesville, VA
WHO WE ARE:
Design Develop, LLC is an architecture design firm based in Baltimore, MD, and Charlottesville, VA. We specialize in bringing our clients’ visions to life by putting them at the forefront and involving them throughout the design process, through cutting-edge technologies like 3D modeling, point cloud scanning, virtual reality, visualization and BIM. Our commitment to creating functional and aesthetic spaces goes beyond meeting client expectations; we aim to create a lasting and meaningful impact on communities.
Our core values are:
Capital S Architect: We are a Service-based design firm that focuses on design solutions that exceed client expectations. We see our clients as collaborators and guide them through the design and construction process.
Empowerment: Our collaborative work environment encourages new ideas and equal input from all team members. The best idea wins and empowers our employees with the freedom to lead design decisions. We leave our egos at the door and work together for the best possible outcome for our clients.
Innovation: Utilizing the latest technology allows us to keep up with efficient and effective ways to enhance communication and reduce complications in design and construction. At our core, we believe in being open-minded to fresh perspectives, always improving through technology, and being receptive to feedback from clients, contractors, and consultants, while fostering teamwork and discussion.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The desired candidate will be actively involved in the development of architectural projects from conception through construction documents of various project typologies. The candidate must demonstrate strong design and technical skills and an ability to contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a full-time, in-person role.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree from an NAAB-accredited program
- Portfolio illustrating strong design creativity and technical knowledge
- Proficiency in Revit is required. Proficiency and experience in 3D modeling, rendering, and presentation development using software such as Sketchup, Lumion, and Adobe Suite.
- Ability to work well within a dynamic team environment
- Strong communication skills, work ethic, ability to self-manage, and work independently
- Professional licensure preferred but not required
- Desire to grow into a long-term role at the firm
WHAT WE OFFER:
- We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience, demonstrated knowledge, and education level
- Benefits include overtime pay, health insurance, professional development opportunities, ARE study materials and passed exam reimbursement, paid holidays, PTO and emphasis on work-life balance
- A diverse and welcoming team that encourages professional growth
- Hands-on experience in all phases of architectural practice
APPLY:
If you are interested in joining our team, please email your resume and portfolio to dd@designdevelopllc.com
posted 2/19/2026
Senior Architect I
Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company | Roanoke, VA
Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.
A Senior Architect I will be responsible for performing, directing and supervising all aspects of architectural design services on multi-discipline building design projects of moderate to large scope for commercial and government facilities.
A Senior Architect I will be capable of bringing their design talents and organizational skills to bear on their assigned projects. They shall serve as a role model and mentor to the architectural support staff and also participate in corporate activities to improve the design quality of our projects and the processes and procedures used during the design, documentation, and construction administration activities of a project. They shall also be actively involved in the marketing and business development activities of the company and develop strong professional and personal relationships with our clients, contractors, and consultants to foster repeat business.
- Perform all aspects of architectural design
- Capable of independently leading and executing projects of the highest complexity
- Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of services
- Assist in presenting projects to clients, contractors, project team members, AHJ’s, and members of the public through all stages of the project
- Coordinating with Project Manager to directly supervise the teams’ design and technical delivery
- Coordinate, supervise, and communicate all aspects of the architectural design within multi-discipline team to ensure that architectural design details integrate properly with all other disciplines
- Communicate directly with the client to present technical and design solutions
- Directing and supervising the work of Architects, Interns, and Designers.
To apply and review the full job description and requirements, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/JMT/ClarkNexsenCareers/jobs/13988
posted 2/19/2026