Architect - Aviation Market

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor of Architecture from an accredited university or a 4-year degree with a Master of Architecture.
• 8 years of professional experience in architecture, with a strong portfolio demonstrating a range of medium to large commercial or infrastructure projects.
• Aviation design experience (landside, terminal, structural) is preferred, but not required.
• Active Architecture license.
• Demonstrated experience using REVIT, SketchUp, Enscape, and Adobe software.
• Ability to present information efficiently and answer inquiries from various groups such as managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an Architect to support our growing Aviation practice on-site at the Norfolk International Airport (ORF) in Norfolk, Virginia. This is an in-person role that offers the unique opportunity to work directly within the airport environment alongside our project team and key stakeholders.

As an Architect-Aviation Market, you will:

• Perform work on all phases of various architectural projects, including design development, preparation of presentation drawings and specifications, design review, coordination, and correlation of construction drawings and specifications.
• Plan, coordinate, and administer projects from the initial programming stages all the way through to construction administration.
• Oversee and manage the project team's tasks to guarantee the project stays on track and within the agreed-upon budget.
• Research materials to determine the appropriate selection for the project.
• Review construction submittals and assist the project manager in construction administration.
• Assess project challenges faced by clients and devise architectural solutions to address those challenges, while providing technical advice to project staff.
• Collaborate with clients and oversee sub-consultants on projects.
• Oversee the execution of construction contracts and regularly conduct on-site inspections during construction to ensure adherence to the plans.
• Manage and mentor internal project teams to maintain collaboration and supportive work environments.

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits:

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information—sent to hiring managers or any employee—become the property of GRESHAM SMITH.

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