Project Architect

STV, Inc. specializes in the planning, organization, design, and development of architectural buildings and facilities. At STV, we develop employee skills, recognize achievement, and offer opportunities for advancement. We create buildings that respond to the needs, values, and contexts of the people who occupy them, and the institutions, cities, and landscapes to which they belong. As part of our team, you will enjoy outstanding opportunities for innovation, challenging design, and direct collaboration with project team members from architectural and engineering disciplines, all in-house. STV has a robust IT support team to ensure you have the right tools to execute your work.

Responsibilities

• Lead an architectural/engineering team in preparing documents for both new construction and renovations, focusing on Science & Technology, Federal, Healthcare, and Industrial sectors.
• Lead Architectural Design work from programming and concept design through construction documentation, collaborating with various disciplines and consultants.
• Prepare and/or supervise architectural drawings utilizing a strong knowledge of building technology for all phases of a project.
• Execute code analysis, material selections, and coordinate with specifications writers.
• Conduct site and construction inspections for information-gathering and preparation of design reports.
• Perform construction administration including site visits, shop drawing review, RFI review and responses, and supervision of record documents.
• Coordinate with other disciplines.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, manage, and oversee the work of lower-level architects who assist with projects.
• Assist in proposal preparation efforts from initial request for proposal to client interview (a plus).
• Make sound decisions while taking design direction from upper-level design architects and work independently.

Requirements

• A Professional Degree in Architecture is required with 10–12 years of licensed experience.
• Experience with SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) and ICD 705 projects is a strong plus.
• Proficiency with BIM/Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Photoshop, SketchUp, Enscape, and Vray rendering skills are a plus.
• Excellent design and presentation skills, both verbal and visual, with a strong knowledge of generating constructible technical details.
• Self-starter with a passion for problem-solving and an understanding that project success comes through teamwork and a focus on client needs.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Essential Duties

• Determine collectively with project management the technical approach and design criteria for projects.
• Lead and coach junior architectural staff.
• Perform independent investigations, studies, and architectural analysis.
• Develop design details, plans, and specifications.
• Contribute new designs or techniques of material significance in solving important problems.
• Ensure conformance with STV and client standards, established architectural practices, applicable codes, and technical adequacy of design and construction.
• Review shop drawings and Requests for Information.

Benefits

At STV, we understand that our employees work hard but also seek good work/life balance. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.