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Architect / Project Manager
City of Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA
The City of Virginia Beach is hiring an Architect / Project Manager to support the planning, design, and delivery of the City’s capital improvement projects. This role ensures compliance with City standards through technical review, coordination with internal and external partners, and resolution of complex design challenges. The Architect supports budgeting, staff guidance, and public communication to keep projects on schedule and aligned with City goals.
- Provide comprehensive architectural support in all areas of architecture for the development of capital projects such as those in the City’s six-year capital improvement program, including cost estimates, and related items for the City to budget for its capital improvement projects
- Review design and inspection activities on complex projects; provide training and assistance to professional staff in preparation or review of design drawings
- Investigate and resolve difficult technical development and operational problems
- May assist in the planning, direction and management of a major operational bureau
- Coordinate projects with several interdepartmental agencies and the private sector to meet project goals; and provide recommendations as staff input for Planning Commission and City Council actions to assure that special needs of the City are met
- Provide technical responses to citizen inquiries to properly inform them as well as incorporate their input
The ideal candidate is a licensed Architect with strong experience in project management, construction and design, and municipal capital projects. They bring proven expertise in schedule and cost control, contract administration, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget. This candidate demonstrates sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to upholding City standards and best architectural practices.
The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Instructions on how to apply here>>
posted 6/12/2026
Project Architect
VIA design | Norfolk, VA
ABOUT VIA DESIGN
At VIA, we’re not just designing spaces; we’re shaping the future. Guided by three core principles of future-focused design, client-centricity, and community-driven initiatives, we create architecture that transforms the built environment and enriches the lives of those who interact with it.
As we head into our 35th year of practice, we are thinking carefully about what comes next, and that starts with our team. We’re looking for licensed and experienced architects who are thinking ahead, not just about the next project, but about the next chapter of their career. People who are as invested in this community as we are and who care about the impact they have on the places where they live and practice.
PROJECT ARCHITECT
VIA is seeking a licensed Project Architect with 5+ years of architectural experience and a collaborative mindset to advance multiple projects through a full range of architectural skill sets. Working with project leadership, you will translate conceptual visions into built reality. The ideal candidate communicates design intent seamlessly through hand-sketching and digital production, with fluency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Bluebeam.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Guide daily design and technical decisions to create beautiful spaces that align with our clients’ goals
- Execute comprehensive construction document packages and manage projects through construction
- Build strong relationships with internal design teams, clients, and engineering consultants
- Support business and project operations through proposal development, shortlist interviews, and client presentations
LEARN MORE + APPLY
To learn more about our team and our work, or to submit your letter of interest, resume, and digital portfolio, please visit viadesignarchitects.com/careers.
posted 6/3/2026
Project Leader
VIA design | Norfolk, VA
ABOUT VIA DESIGN
At VIA, we’re not just designing spaces; we’re shaping the future. Guided by three core principles of future-focused design, client-centricity, and community-driven initiatives, we create architecture that transforms the built environment and enriches the lives of those who interact with it.
As we head into our 35th year of practice, we are thinking carefully about what comes next, and that starts with our team. We’re looking for licensed and experienced architects who are thinking ahead, not just about the next project, but about the next chapter of their career. People who are as invested in community as we are and who care about the impact they have on the places where they live and practice.
PROJECT LEADER
VIA is seeking a licensed Project Leader with 6+ years of architectural experience and a proven track record of project management. In collaboration with VIA Principals, you will independently manage teams, direct project vision across multiple concurrent projects, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the architectural process, diverse construction techniques, and fluency in Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Bluebeam Revu.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the primary point of contact coordinating the owner, consultant team, and internal design team
- Lead projects from schematic design through construction administration
- Full accountability for project schedules, budgets, and performance tracking
- Guide decisions to deliver aesthetic and functional spaces that meet client goals
- Foster a collaborative studio culture and mentor next-generation talent
TO APPLY + LEARN MORE
To learn more about our team and our work, or to submit your letter of interest, resume, and digital portfolio, please visit viadesignarchitects.com/careers.
posted 6/3/2026
Architectural Associate/Architect I – III
Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects | Charlottesville, VA
Come join our team! For over ninety years, Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects has worked closely with clients to create timeless works inspired by regional and environmental context. Spanning a range of styles, our projects extend throughout the United States and abroad. We are seeking multiple well-rounded candidates with varying levels of professional experience (0-8+), who are passionate about design and construction at all levels, and who possess conceptual talent, technical ability, and strong communication skills.
The ideal candidates have the following credentials and abilities:
- Professional architectural degree from an accredited school (required)
- Strong organizational skills and verbal, written, and graphic communication skills, including hand sketching
- Strong design, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Passion for self-motivated learning, discovery, and improvement
- Willingness to take on responsibility and grow in a collaborative studio environment
- Experience coordinating and collaborating with consultant teams and contractors
- Experience managing and producing architectural contract documents
- Construction administration experience
- Experience with high-end institutional and commercial projects
- Experience and proficiency with CAD or BIM software, Adobe Creative Suite, and digital modeling
- Architectural license and LEED AP credentials preferred but not required
Benefits of working at DGP:
- Competitive salary for 40-hr work week with compensation for overtime work
- Paid employee health insurance and health savings account
- SIMPLE IRA with firm matching
- Paid leave for holidays, vacation, and personal days
- Paid leave for qualifying family events
- Employee life insurance
- Parking provided on firm property or in one of the downtown parking garages
- Professional development support for AXP and licensure
- Reimbursement for AREs
- AIA Membership
If interested and qualified, please provide a PDF cover letter, resume, and work sample, including hand sketches, digital graphics, and a writing sample, to employment@dgparchitects.com.
posted 6/3/2026
Historic Preservation Project Architect
Glavé & Holmes Architecture | Richmond, VA
Glavé & Holmes is seeking a skilled and passionate Historic Preservation Project Architect to join our Historic Preservation Studio. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in architectural design and team leadership with specialized experience in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and contextual design.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preservation-Focused Project Leadership: Lead architectural projects with a focus on historic preservation and adaptive reuse, from concept through completion. Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources while maintaining historical integrity and contextual relevance.
- Documentation & Construction Administration: Lead the project team in producing detailed construction documents and specifications, including those required for preservation approvals and historic tax credits.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure projects meet local, state, and federal preservation guidelines, including those set by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with clients, preservation consultants, community groups, and internal teams to develop design strategies that honor historical significance and meet contemporary needs.
- Mentorship & Studio Culture: Mentor junior staff in preservation practices and contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven studio environment.
Qualifications:
- Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).
- Licensed Architect
- Minimum 10 years of experience in architectural practice, focused on historic preservation and/or adaptive reuse.
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling software (e.g., Rhino, SketchUp).
- Strong understanding of traditional building systems, materials, and preservation techniques.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Salary is negotiable depending upon experience and qualifications.
All interested parties are invited to submit their resume, portfolio, and cover letter to Alaxandra Nuckols at anuckols@glaveandholmes.com.
posted 6/3/2026
Architect
Colley Architects, P.C. | 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
Potential for future partnership / ownership opportunities with the firm
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
- Comfortable stepping into project manager position on smaller projects (production on larger jobs)
- 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 tim.colley@colleyarch.com
posted 6/3/2026
Project Architect
Dills Architects | Virginia Beach, VA
Dills Architects is looking for senior level candidates to lead projects with both design clarity and technical authority. This role requires strong design judgement paired with the ability to execute and oversee documentation with precision.
Responsibilities
- Lead project teams from concept through construction, balancing design vision and technical execution
- Advise on and support contract negotiation and fee proposal efforts
- Oversee the production and coordination of drawing sets, ensuring clarity, quality, and completeness
- Foster productive team engagement, guide team workflows, and provide clear direction for project documentation
- Lead client meetings, presentations, and project communication
- Guide project code analysis and integration of standards and guidelines
- Coordinate with internal team members and external consultants
- Provide thorough, comprehensive, and clear Quality Control Reviews
- Perform construction administration services, to include submittals, RFIs, pay applications, punch lists, and change orders
- Prompt and clear communication
Qualifications
- Registered Architect required with minimum 8 years of experience in a design-focused practice
- Demonstrated ability to lead design development with high technical quality and strong client service
- Success managing teams through all project phases, including complex consultant coordination
- Depth of knowledge in construction systems and assemblies, detailing, specifying, constructability, and cost analysis
- Ability to translate design intent into clear, coordinated, biddable and buildable documents
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to balance scope, schedule, budget, and quality
- Confident and responsible communicator with ability to regularly lead internal teams and engage directly with clients and stakeholders
- Experience in civic, federal, and/or educational projects is preferred
Instructions on how to apply: Email resume to info@dillsarchitects.com
posted 6/3/2026
Architecture Lead
Burgess & Niple | Richmond (Glen Allen), VA
Are you motivated, energetic and ready to take your career to the next level? Burgess & Niple is seeking a licensed Architecture Lead to join our Virginia team.
Architecture Lead Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Client Leader for B&N Architecture in Virginia
- Create, foster, and maintain client relationships.
- Take the primary lead for marketing, business development, proposal preparation, interviews, and presentations with support from B&N Marketing and Communications team.
- Manage and mentor staff.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitor performance indicators, budgets, schedules, and manage risk.
- Actively lead and participate in project delivery to create exemplary client experience.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture required from an NAAB accredited program.
- Registered Architect in Virginia with a NCARB certificate or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
- Twelve or more years of related experience
- Strong client relationship building experience.
- Excellent communication skills and detail oriented.
- Self-motivated and adaptable.
To apply, visit our website here>>
posted 5/7/2026
Architecture Lead
Burgess & Niple | Norfolk, VA
Are you motivated, energetic and ready to take your career to the next level? Burgess & Niple is seeking a licensed Architecture Lead to join our Virginia team.
Architecture Lead Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Client Leader for B&N Architecture in Virginia
- Create, foster, and maintain client relationships.
- Take the primary lead for marketing, business development, proposal preparation, interviews, and presentations with support from B&N Marketing and Communications team.
- Manage and mentor staff.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitor performance indicators, budgets, schedules, and manage risk.
- Actively lead and participate in project delivery to create exemplary client experience.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture required from an NAAB accredited program.
- Registered Architect in Virginia with a NCARB certificate or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
- Twelve or more years of related experience
- Strong client relationship building experience.
- Excellent communication skills and detail oriented.
- Self-motivated and adaptable
To apply, visit our website here>>
posted 5/7/2026