Quinn Evans

Architectural firm for renovation and restoration

Senior Construction Architect

Architectural DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA$75k - $120k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program is required.
Registration as an Architect is required.
At least 12 years of professional experience, including project management and construction administration experience, is required.
Demonstrated experience leading or managing construction phase activities for complex projects is required.
Strong knowledge of construction processes, building systems, accessibility requirements, and building codes is required.
Strong knowledge of construction administration processes and practices is required.
Familiarity with Owner-Architect, Owner-Contractor, and Architect-Consultant agreements and the roles and responsibilities of project participants is required.
Demonstrated leadership and experience working effectively within multidisciplinary project teams is required.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, are required.
Experience with quality assurance/quality control processes is required.
Ability to travel to project sites as needed is required.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage construction phase services for multiple concurrent projects, including project meetings, site observations, documentation, correspondence, submittal and RFI reviews, payment application reviews, and field reporting.
Coordinate and collaborate with owners, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams to address technical, scheduling, and construction-related issues while maintaining alignment throughout project delivery.
Review and evaluate RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, product data, material samples, and proposed changes for conformance with contract documents, design intent, building codes, accessibility requirements, project scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
Conduct periodic site visits and inspections to monitor project progress, identify and help resolve construction issues, and ensure accountability to established project requirements and performance expectations.
Maintain accurate and current project documentation, ensure timely communication and coordination of construction-related information, and monitor potential impacts to project scope, schedule, budget, and additional services.
Apply expertise in architectural, structural, civil, and building systems to support decision-making and maintain design intent throughout construction.
Foster collaborative relationships among project stakeholders and provide mentorship and guidance to architects, designers, and other team members.
Travel to project sites as required.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with learning, civic/community, cultural, or heritage projects is preferred.
Experience with both new construction and adaptive reuse or renovation projects is preferred.
Knowledge of sustainable design practices is desirable.
LEED credentials are a plus.

About Quinn Evans

Quinn Evans is a nationally recognized architecture and design firm and recipient of the American Institute of Architects’ 2024 Firm Award. Our process is informed by the past to address today’s complex challenges and design our shared future. We are technical experts, caretakers, conveners, and listeners. We identify the solutions that best serve the community and the long-term life of a place. We bring expertise in cultural and sustainable stewardship to every aspect of our practice and projects. Our projects encompass a variety of project types including public sites, museums, and visitor centers, civic, performing arts, educational, and hospitality, to multi-family housing.

Team building is critical to our practice. Together, we create better work and more fulfilling professional lives. We do this through a culture that fosters constructive engagement leveraging a diversity of staff, practice, client communities, and points of view.

Be a part of a collaborative and diverse team that is designing ways for places and people to thrive today and tomorrow. Quinn Evans is one of the largest women-owned design practices in the country. We take pride in our diverse team and workplace culture. We emphasize leadership, innovation, teamwork, and professional development. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive hybrid work environment, and opportunity to make a difference through work on unique and impactful projects.

We contribute to and advance our profession through sponsorship and team member leadership positions. This includes the American Institute of Architects, Association for Preservation Technology, membership in the President’s Circle of the National Organization for Minority Architects (NOMA) and as a signatory of the 1.5°C COP26 Communiqué.

Senior Construction Architect

Quinn Evans is seeking a full-time Senior Construction Architect with 12+ years of professional experience, including strong experience in project management and construction administration. The ideal candidate will have experience leading projects through the construction phase and coordinating closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams to successfully deliver complex projects. Experience with learning, civic/community, cultural, and heritage projects, including both new construction and adaptive reuse, is preferred. Strong communication, technical, organizational, and leadership skills are essential, along with a thorough understanding of construction processes, building systems, codes, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage construction phase services for multiple concurrent projects, including project meetings, site observations, documentation, correspondence, submittal and RFI reviews, payment application reviews, and field reporting
Coordinate and collaborate with owners, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams to address technical, scheduling, and construction-related issues while maintaining alignment throughout project delivery
Review and evaluate RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, product data, material samples, and proposed changes for conformance with contract documents, design intent, building codes, accessibility requirements, project scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives
Conduct periodic site visits and inspections to monitor project progress, identify and help resolve construction issues, and ensure accountability to established project requirements and performance expectations
Maintain accurate and current project documentation, ensure timely communication and coordination of construction-related information, and monitor potential impacts to project scope, schedule, budget, and additional services
Apply expertise in architectural, structural, civil, and building systems to support decision-making and maintain design intent throughout construction
Foster collaborative relationships among project stakeholders and provide mentorship and guidance to architects, designers, and other team members
Travel to project sites as required

Qualifications

Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program
Registered Architect required
12+ years of professional experience, including experience with project management and construction administration
Demonstrated experience leading or managing construction phase activities for complex projects
Experience with learning, civic/community, cultural, or heritage projects is preferred
Experience with both new construction and adaptive reuse/renovation projects is preferred
Strong knowledge of construction processes, building systems, accessibility requirements, and building codes
Strong knowledge of construction administration processes and practices
Familiarity with Owner-Architect, Owner-Contractor, and Architect-Consultant agreements and the roles and responsibilities of project participants
Demonstrated leadership and experience working effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Experience with quality assurance/quality control processes
Knowledge of sustainable design practices; LEED credentials are a plus
Ability to travel to project sites as needed

Compensation

Salary Range: $75,000–$120,000 Annually

Quinn Evans is an equal opportunity employer, offering employment to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation/gender status, Veteran’s status, and disability. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage women and diverse applicants to apply.

About the Company

Quinn Evans

Architectural firm for renovation and restoration

Quinn Evans is a full-service architectural firm that renovates, restores, expands, and designs new buildings. They combine careful attention to a site’s history and surroundings with sustainable design to create projects that fit into their communities. Their work includes preserving important buildings, reusing landmarks, and planning new structures that complement their environment. The firm’s approach emphasizes context-sensitive design, quality craftsmanship, and long-lasting impact, backed by decades of experience and more than 200 design and restoration awards. Their goal is to renew significant places, keep buildings economically viable, and strengthen community connections in the built environment.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Washington DC, United States
Founded: 1984

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