Requirements:
• 3 to 5 years of architectural experience minimum. Licensed architect, or on track for licensure. Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program.
• Residency in the US Virgin Islands is preferred.
• Stateside residency in or near Charleston, SC or Asheville, NC is a plus.
• If residency is not in the US Virgin Islands, Charleston or Asheville, ability to travel to our office in St. Thomas, USVI when project requires (on average quarterly basis).
• Experience on FEMA-funded projects is a plus.
• Experience in other federal government design project types and/or processes is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate project design, develop creative-design concepts for projects, and prepare presentation and design drawings.
• Ability to work as a team member to achieve high output levels.
• Self-directed; high energy level; high degree of personal initiative.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Provides professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of complex projects.
• Independently applies advanced architectural concepts and designs.
• Carries out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.
• Level II candidates are expected to be able to affectively complete and assess their own work in a self-directed manner; understand and implement technical direction provided by Project Manager; be able to identify technical questions; and resolve technical questions in a self-directed manner in order to maintain productivity.
• May provide technical guidance to less experienced architects/architectural staff depending on experience level.
• Performs analyses of design, planning and occupancy studies, and limited design layouts.
• Writes assessment reports. Reviews completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations from consultants.
• Generally executes all aspects of drawing production under the direction and supervision of the Project Manager on the project.
• Generally able to execute effective design and production processes as directed by Project Manager.
