Project Architect; Architect

CDM Smith is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering and architecture firm delivering complex, large-scale projects across water and wastewater, transit, industrial facilities, and commercial spaces. Our work also spans office design, facility planning, and condition assessments.

As an Architect at CDM Smith, you’ll join a collaborative team of technical experts tackling impactful projects across Environmental, Industrial, Commercial, Transportation, and Water sectors, offering the chance to shape innovative solutions and make a lasting difference in the communities we serve.

Project Architect (Architect
5)

Virginia
- Fairfax

Regular

Fulltime-Regular

No
- We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

5%

Registered Architect

• Develop design criteria directly with clients. Lead preparation of presentation materials and make presentations.
• Lead development and coordination of building design and construction contract documents with architectural and multi-discipline engineering staff.
• Coordinate building design development with architectural and engineering staff.
• Lead and guide junior architectural staff on multi-discipline projects.
• Plan, program, and formulate building design and prepare design presentation and construction contract documents.
• Lead determination of construction materials, technologies and methodologies for detailing and specifications.
• Lead compliance with applicable planning, zoning, and building codes and regulations, including coordination with agencies having jurisdiction.
• Lead development of project budgets and schedules, both internal and external. Monitor projects through close out.
• Support sales, meet with clients and serve as a Project Manager for Architectural driven projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• 8 years of related experience.
• Must possess RA certification.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

• LEED AP preferred.
• Demonstrated performance in a leadership role.
• Fluency with basic business office software (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Appropriate writing and interpersonal skills.

• Expert technical knowledge and design application knowledge.
• Expert knowledge of technologies and methodologies in the use of construction materials.
• Expert knowledge of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), preferably AutoCAD and Revit. Familiarity with modeling and rendering software programs.
• Expert knowledge of basic business office software (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.