What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architect position at Vetegrity?
Architect:
This position is suited for an individual with a diverse background. While this position is intended to employ a licensed Architect - it may be possible for a person that is NOT from an architectural background to be a good candidate for this position – IF they have the appropriate qualifications and background experience. A young Architect with minimal experience may be frustrated by the range of tasks they are expected to perform. This position focuses on written documentation, research, and reviewing documents produced by others. There will be no mentoring by other architects – or consultation with other architects. On the positive side – there is no overtime expected.
*Salary varies based on experience and position requirements. Multiple positions may be available with varying requirements.*
Job Description:
Embedded in office space with Civilian Government employees of the Department of Defense – to support project execution and project design.
- Support facilities maintenance and improvement projects required by DoD. (Department of Defense) data centers, which are located CONUS and OCONUS.
- Perform as a team member supporting Government employee teammates and the leadership of various DoD data centers.
- Travel to DoD data centers to review existing conditions and coordinate new projects.
- Provide expertise on matters concerning architectural and civil design issues.
- Required expertise to include site planning, office space planning, project programming, accessibility (handicap) codes, and building codes.
- Document new project requirements and scope, via a SOW (Statement of Work) document, which can involve specification writing.
- Create CAD concept drawings to clarify new project requirements and scope.
- Provide construction cost estimates to accompany new project SOW and concept drawings.
- Review SOW and concept plans prepared by Government teammates for new electrical, mechanical, fire systems, and communication systems. Focus of technical review to be Life-Safety code requirements, security requirements, and integration of systems.
- Review construction drawings and specifications prepared by A/E firms.
- Review “Record Set” drawings of DoD facilities, generated in-house by teammates.
- Provide technical expertise answering questions from remote DoD site management while new projects are being programmed and installed.
- Research and then follow and/or share requirements found in Government documents, regulations, and guidelines.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience as an Architect
- Possess current and active Architectural license in good standing.
- Proper mix of experience might substitute for an Architectural license.
- Knowledge of architectural issues confronted during industrial facility improvements.
- Familiar with civil, electrical and mechanical concepts and drawings.
- Proficient being simultaneously engaged in multiple projects, while managing other projects.
- Proficient with MS Office, MS Excel, and AutoCAD.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Able to meet requirements to obtain Security Clearance at the Secret level.
Experience and/or expertise with the following is a plus – but not required:
- Designing Data Centers
- Familiarity with SCIF design and ICD/ICS 705
- Working knowledge of RF (Radio Frequency) Attenuation design and concepts
- Working knowledge of Sound attenuation design and concepts
- Building Codes (IBC, NFPA, and UFC)
- ADA/ABA
- Cost estimating
- Specification writing
- Technical report writing
- Working with systems furniture and designing cubicle layout
- Executing projects on DoD property
- Working OCONUS
- Basic knowledge of Japanese and/or German language
- Familiarity with DoD site security regulations and design issues
- Working in a team environment while being accountable to 2 supervisors (1 DoD – 1 Vetegrity)
- MBA degree, engineering degree, construction management degree, other pertinent certifications
Company Overview:
Vetegrity is an employee-focused small business, founded in 2008. We are dedicated to supporting the missions of the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. Vetegrity is a Service Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to include:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 20 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) Federal Holidays
- 401k with Employer Match
- Profit Sharing
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Technology Allowance Benefit
- Flex Spending Account
- Life Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability
- Pet Adoption Reimbursement
- Annual Physical Fitness/Wellness Allowance
- Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Performance Incentives
- On-The-Spot Rewards
Vetegrity provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.