Architect - Aviation Market

About Us

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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.

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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 constructi...