Senior Architect - Federal (Mid-Atlantic Region)
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LocationMultiple Locations
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's degree in architecture from a NAAB accredited program
Minimum 8 years related experience
Registered Architect or ability to obtain
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Strong presentation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments
Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered
Previous consulting experience preferred
Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance
About the company
Burns & McDonnell provides wide-ranging A-E services for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Energy (DOE), and other federal agencies. Our global portfolio of federal work includes projects and programs completed for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, National Guard Bureau, Architect of the Capitol, Department of Agriculture, Department of State, Environmental Protection Agency, General Services Administration, NASA, and the Veterans Administration. We also support DOE management and operating contractors at 18 DOE sites. Our ability to provide a comprehensive range of services to support diverse project requirements provides added value to our clients.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
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Performs various tasks throughout each project phase.
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Supervises the preparation and checks the accuracy of contract documents.
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Incorporates applicable codes, construction techniques and sequences in various projects including all aspects of cross disciplines.
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Supervises and/or performs site observations such as recording and reporting of existing conditions and construction progress.
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Handles problems and questions as they occur during construction.
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Responsible for project cost control.
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Responsible for external communications such as making telephone calls and preparing correspondence to clients, officials, and contractors as required by various projects.
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Writes reports such as feasibility studies, condition reports and recommendations.
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Performs building code reviews and prepares applications. Responsible for major design decisions, involving spatial, aesthetic elements and detailing of materials.
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Documents the progression of a routine project through correspondence, calculations, memos, etc.
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Follows routine projects through approvals and construction.
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Initiates contact with client and town officials. Exercises professional judgment in areas of contractual liability.
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Makes public presentations. Responsible for accounting of individual project involvement, i.e. scheduling, scope, role and budget.
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Knowledge of estimating project needs and capable of translating them into budget hours and costs.
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Ability to monitor the budget of a task or series of tasks and make necessary adjustments to keep on budget.
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Capable of providing leadership to a team that is performing a sequence of tasks.
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Ability to instill motivation to the team to meet projected milestones and capable of adjusting the procedures to keep the progress on target.
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Maintains good client relations.
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Follows up on qualifying leads as directed.
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Contributes suggestions on business development.
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Sufficient knowledge of marketing to assist in the preparation of proposals and /or presentations.
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Ability to recruit, identify capable candidates for a growing architectural team.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in architecture from a NAAB accredited program.
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Minimum 8 years related experience (completion of master’s degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience).
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Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance.
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Registered Architect or ability to obtain.
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Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
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Strong presentation skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
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Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
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Previous consulting experience preferred.
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EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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