Client/Server Architect jobs in Chesapeake, VA

• Broad professional knowledge and skill in architectural concepts, theories, principles, practices, and techniques necessary to plan, design, manage, construct, preserve, restore, rehab, oversee, and maintain a wide range of shore installation facilities projects.
• Professional knowledge and experience in architectural design demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of all phases of architectural design, including architectural programming, space planning, concept design development, sustainable design, design analyses, compliance with codes and standards, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, other required services.
• Knowledge of DoD and Navy guide specifications, criteria, and policy; the International Building Code; Life Safety Code, industry codes and standards; and standard practices as related to architectural design.
• Knowledge of local, state, federal, and foreign country laws, codes, and other statutory requirements affecting architectural design throughout the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic area of responsibility (AOR).
• Knowledge of related architectural and engineering fields and their associated impacts as related to architectural design.
• Knowledge and experience with Autodesk software, Microsoft Office products, architectural design and analysis software, and other applicable DoD computer systems and software used by the Command.
• Ability to produce results of analysis in writing; review and consolidate findings of others; and evaluate recommendations and facts.
• Ability to make oral presentations of proposed designs and results of studies.
• Knowledge of budgeting, planning and project management techniques, including the ability to coordinate the work of others and lead teams.
• Knowledge of and full compliance with Safety Policy and Guidance and use of personal protective equipment.

• A minimum of 5 years of professional, architectural code compliant facilities design experience for new construction, including renovation design experience, is required.

• Completion of a course of studies accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) for an architectural program from a college or university earning a bachelor's or master's degree in Architecture, supplemented by a considerable amount of hands-on facilities design experience, is required.

Physical Requirements:

Occasional physical activity is required including walking, climbing or bending in the performance of field work for designs and during field inspections of existing and/or new facilities during design and construction.