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Moffatt & NicholPosted 1 week ago

Senior Architect – Federal Projects

$160,000–$185,000 year

On-siteRaleigh, North Carolina, United States or Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Part TimeSenior LevelLarge

Job Summary

Lead the planning, design, and construction of military facilities in accordance with Department of Defense standards and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications. Manage cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, subconsultants, and government stakeholders while overseeing the project lifecycle from concept development through design, construction, commissioning, and turnover. Ensure compliance with federal regulations, anti-terrorism requirements, and environmental standards by coordinating with government clients to define operational requirements and integrating mission-critical systems. Oversee design documents, specifications, work plans, cost estimates, and project financials while conducting site assessments and feasibility studies for new and existing installations. Mentor junior staff and contribute to professional development within the team while working with senior management to develop and grow the local architectural team. Lead current and new client development as well as proposal management across the Federal Architectural sector.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture (or related discipline)
  • Registered Architecture (RA) license
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in facility design and construction
  • At least 5 years in military or federal projects
  • Familiarity with DoD design standards and MILCON processes
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Clear results of a thorough background check
  • Successful completion and passing of a pre-employment background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
  • Legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S.
  • Ability to present the required documentation at hire
  • Willingness and ability to travel to Norfolk (by car) approximately one week per month

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Architecture
  • Experience with shipyard (industrial and training facility designs)
  • Proficiency in design and project management tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, Adobe Creative Suites)
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Norfolk, VA location (strongly preferred)
  • Raleigh, NC location

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