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Senior Technical Architect
3North | Richmond, VA
3North is a 42-person multidisciplinary design practice with studios in Richmond, VA and San Francisco, CA. For 27 years, we’ve built an award-winning body of work across cultural, hospitality, education, and residential projects, including AIA Virginia’s T. David Fitzgibbon Distinguished Firm Award. We bring architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture together under one roof, with integration at the core of how we work.
We’re seeking a Senior Technical Architect to play a key role in delivering some of our most complex and ambitious work. This is not a production-focused position — it’s a role of craft, leadership, and ownership. You’ll lead technical design, guide project teams, and ensure design intent is carried through construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical detailing across complex project types
- Develop and champion construction documentation that reflects design ambition
- Collaborate with contractors from pre-construction through site observation
- Work closely with architects, interior designers, and landscape architects
- Mentor team members and elevate technical standards
- Navigate codes, consultant coordination, and constructability
- Contribute to evolving firm-wide documentation standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
- 15+ years of experience with a focus on technical excellence
- Architectural licensure
- Expertise in complex detailing and high-performance systems
- Experience in cultural, hospitality, or education projects
- Strong collaboration with contractors and project teams
- Proficiency in Revit, BIM 360, and Bluebeam
Why 3North
A design-driven, 27-year practice with a collaborative studio culture, award-winning work, competitive compensation, profit-sharing, and long-term growth potential — all based in Richmond, VA.
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter (we do read them), your resume, and a curated selection of relevant work as a single PDF (not to exceed 15MB) to careers@3north.com. Every submission is reviewed personally, and we respond to all qualified candidates. Please include “3North Senior Technical Architect” in the subject line. 3North is an equal opportunity employer.
posted 4/13/2026
Licensed Architect
Hughes Associates Architects & Engineers | Roanoke, VA
Hughes Associates Architects & Engineers is a client-focused firm with over 40 years of providing creative and quality architectural and engineering solutions for a diverse portfolio of project types including K-12 Education, Higher Education, Healthcare, Religious Assembly, Hotels, and Public Service facilities. Local projects, no overnight travel required.
We are seeking a licensed Architect (Virginia) with a minimum of 10 years of post-licensure experience who enjoys involvement in all aspects of a project, from programming through project closeout.
Additional requirements include:
- Strong detailing skills, building construction technical understanding
- Analytical mind with problem solving skills
- Experience in production of construction documents and construction administration
- Creative design talent
- Effective communication, organization, and presentation skills
- Ability to resolve technical, code and agency approval issues
- Candidate must be able to work well in a collaborative, team culture
Preferred qualifications:
- Project experience aligned with our project types
- Proficiency in Revit
Our employees enjoy a positive work environment along with the opportunity for company advancement and personal growth.
Benefits Package Includes: - Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance Plans
- IRA Employer Contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Schedule
Send resume with cover letter, salary requirements, and 3 professional references to KWilkins@HughesAE.com or mail to Hughes Associates Architects & Engineers, Attn: Kelly Wilkins, 3800 Electric Road, Suite 300, Roanoke, VA 24018.
posted 4/2/2026
Architect
Colley Architects, PC | Blacksburg, VA
Colley Architects is currently seeking an Architect for our office located in Blacksburg, Virginia. This position requires a person that is a team player and can lead multi-discipline project coordination. Potential candidates should have a professional work ethic and the ability to interface with clients on a daily basis in order to provide exceptional customer service.
Position is Salary, Full Time, Minimum of 40 Hours per Week, M-F
Compensation Negotiable, Please Include Salary Requirements with Resume
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years’ experience in Architecture is desired
- Professional Degree in Architecture
- Registered Architect License (preferred) or on an active path to becoming licensed in Virginia
- Possess knowledge of applicable building codes in evaluating code compliance
- Hardworking and devoted to the creation of dynamic, engaging designs
- Ideally possess strong design and graphic skills
- Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
- Must exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership
- Must possess good time-management skills and strong organizational skills with strict attention to detail
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Fluent in architectural design understanding and coordination
- 3+ years’ experience with Revit
- Enthusiastic about being a lifelong learner
- Have a sense of humor!
Email resume and work samples to info@colleyarch.com
posted 4/2/2026
Senior Technical Project Manager
City of Alexandria | Alexandria, VA
Alexandria’s public buildings power our city’s most essential services from public safety and civic engagement to community programs and lifelong learning. As we modernize our facilities and prepare for the future, we are investing in strong capital leadership to deliver sustainable, resilient, and high-performing spaces for generations to come.
We are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to serve as a strategic leader in shaping the City’s capital program, guiding major design and construction initiatives, and strengthening our long-range facilities planning. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned professional who thrives at the intersection of innovation, technical excellence, and public service.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Capital Projects, you will help drive a forward-looking capital portfolio, enhance facility standards, and mentor a talented team of project managers. If you are energized by the opportunity to influence city infrastructure at scale, champion sustainability, and deliver meaningful results for the community you serve, this is your chance to make a lasting mark on Alexandria’s built environment.
What You Should Bring
You are a licensed planning, design, or engineering professional with 10+ years leading complex building and capital projects from concept to closeout. You bring a strong command of public-sector project delivery, long-range capital planning, and budget stewardship, paired with the ability to guide teams and elevate design and planning standards. You have deep expertise in capital finance, real estate strategy, and the ability to translate complex financial and asset data into actionable plans. You excel at building strong partnerships, advising senior leaders, and communicating clearly with diverse stakeholders, from user agencies and consultants to community members and elected officials. You lead with purpose, fostering a culture of accountability, mentorship, and continuous improvement.
Apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alexandria/jobs/5259388/senior-technical-project-manager
posted 4/1/2026
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