Project Architect ; Government

BKV Group seeks a Project Architect with 1-4 years as a licensed professional to join our Government team in Washington, DC. We’re looking for someone with a proactive and positive attitude and excellent organizational skills who seeks to thrive and work effectively in a highly collaborative environment. Ideally, we are looking for a well-rounded architect with experience working in all project phases.

A must have for this position is experience working on Civic projects (e.g. City Halls, Courthouses, Fire/EMS, Police Stations, County Offices, and/or Law Enforcement).

• Work with the Project Manager or Senior Project Architect in planning the layout of projects and in preparing information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, and equipment.
• Coordinate with engineering team members to assist the Project Manager or Senior Project Architect with the integration of engineering systems into a unified design for client review and approval.
• Prepare complete and comprehensive plans, schedules, and details utilizing Revit for architectural construction documents under the guidance of a Senior Project Architect and/or Project Manager. Coordinate the architectural Revit model with each discipline for a complete and coordinated 3-D model and 2-D drawing deliverable as required at each phase of the project.
• Work closely with the project team to support the construction administration phase with responding to RFI’s, submittal reviews, ASI’s and PR’s.

• Four years college or university degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-4 years’ related experience as a licensed professional required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work efficiently with team members.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the PM and SPA.
• Proficient in Revit, Adobe, and Microsoft Office Suite

Compensation range: $85,000 – $100,000 annually, or commensurate with experience.

BKV Group has a 45+year history of design excellence, winning more than 190 regional and national awards to date. We are passionate about how innovation and creative design can shape communities for the better – enhancing the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental context. As a holistic national design firm, we bring a full complement of architecture, interior design, urban design, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction administration services together to collaborate from project kick-off to closeout.

The diverse perspectives formed from this collaboration help us make better design decisions and are the keys to our success. We value being open, honest, genuine, and thoughtful with each other, our clients, community stakeholders, and consultants.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries, a flexible work schedule, and continuous opportunities for growth, we give you the tools to achieve your goals. We believe in a collegial, engaging, opportunistic, and fun working environment and are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who share our passion for enriching lives and strengthening communities. Sound like a fit? We want to hear from you!

BKV Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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