ARCHITECT​/ENGINEER

Job Description - Professional Engineer (250001XL)

250001XL

NEXCOMHQ

$90,025 - $115,561 based on experience

Licensed architect or engineer serving as Project Manager in the Facilities Division (Design and Construction Branch). Performs professional architectural/engineering work in connection with preparation of scope, written descriptions, schematic drawings and fixture plans of projects. Manages and coordinates design, prototype design standards, fixture plates, schedules, construction and budgets.

• Develop and review designs and estimated costs of construction for new buildings and renovations of Navy Exchanges, Mini‑Marts, Warehouses and Navy Lodges worldwide.
• Assist in selecting architectural and engineering (AE) firms to prepare plans and specifications and oversee inspection and acceptance of construction sites.
• Develop budget costs for new projects from preliminary plans and functional requirements across the Navy Exchanges system.
• Prepare scope of project, written description and schematic drawing for contracting and advertisement to select A/E firms.
• Provide resource forecasts and constraints for NEXCOM departments, generating/modifying design and construction schedules.
• Act as focal point/SME for NEXCOM, coordinating phasing requirements and incorporating them into designs and contracts.
• Attend panels convened by NAVFACENGOM to select qualified A/E firms and participate in technical evaluation review boards.
• Represent NEXCOM in pre‑negotiation, pre‑design and coordination meetings with selected architects, engineers and field activities.
• Review and coordinate with executive agent on scheduling, siting problems and relationships to existing structures.
• Review design submittals for functional, technical and aesthetic adequacy, advising on corrective actions.
• Review long‑range master planning of Naval activities systemwide for Exchanges and lodges.
• Approve draft purchase orders for design construction, construction change orders and maintain control over non‑appropriated project funds.
• Monitor construction progress to avoid schedule and budget slippages, coordinating revisions as needed.
• Develop prototype designs, fixture/finish plates and technical manuals for system‑wide Exchange facilities.
• Travel extensively for on‑site problem resolution and field inspections of renovation facilities.
• Attend professional conventions, seminars and trade shows to stay current on products and techniques.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Architect or Engineer License.

Degree in architecture or engineering or related field with at least 60 semester hours of course work, including: (1) 30 semester hours in architectural/engineering design, and (2) 6 semester hours each in structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.

A combination of college‑level education, training and technical experience providing a thorough knowledge of professional architecture and its application to building design and construction.

Four years of responsible experience demonstrating knowledge of architectural/engineering aspects of construction/renovation projects, including coordinating and developing building design, specifications, and cost estimating.

Position requires travel to various locations that may account for up to 15% of job responsibilities.