Project Architect - Federal

About Our Client

Our client is a long-established multidisciplinary firm providing architecture, engineering, and planning services for federal and civilian government agencies. With decades of experience delivering projects nationwide and internationally, the firm supports mission-critical federal facilities that demand rigorous technical standards, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability.

Their work includes new construction, renovation, restoration, and expansion of federal buildings and infrastructure-adjacent facilities.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Project Architect with federal project experience to support a growing portfolio of DoD and civilian federal facilities. This role is well-suited for an architect who is detail-driven, comfortable navigating federal standards, and experienced delivering projects that must perform under strict regulatory and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Federal Project Delivery

• Lead architectural projects from concept through construction, ensuring compliance with federal standards and agency requirements.

• Develop and coordinate technical construction documents suitable for federal review and execution.

• Apply advanced understanding of life-safety, security, durability, and resiliency standards.

Technical & Regulatory Coordination

• Coordinate closely with structural, civil, MEP, and infrastructure teams.

• Support projects involving infrastructure, utilities, stormwater, and site coordination.

• Navigate federal permitting, agency review processes, and technical standards.

• Participate in QA/QC processes to meet federal delivery expectations.

Construction Phase & Field Support

• Conduct site visits and field observations.

• Respond to RFIs and submittals in accordance with federal protocols.

• Assist in resolving technical and coordination issues during construction.

Team & Cross-Discipline Collaboration

• Mentor junior staff and support technical knowledge transfer.

• Collaborate across offices and disciplines within an integrated A/E/S framework.

• Support evolving project demands with professionalism and adaptability.

Project Types

• Federal office and administrative facilities

• Military installations and support buildings

• Training and operational facilities

• Infrastructure-adjacent and utility-supported buildings

• Facilities supporting fuels, transportation, or mission operations

• • Licensed Architect (RA)

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

  • 5+ years of professional architectural experience

  • Demonstrated experience on federal or DoD projects

  • Strong construction documentation and technical coordination skills

  • Proficiency in Revit

  • Ability to interpret and apply federal design standards and regulations

  Preferred

  • Experience with DoD or civilian federal agencies

  • Exposure to secure or mission-critical facilities

  • Familiarity with sustainability or federal performance standards

  • Experience working in multidisciplinary, infrastructure-heavy environments