Architect

Markon

Project Architect responsible for architectural and construction oversight on embassy projects. Ensuring quality assurance and compliance with design documents and international codes.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeBrasilia • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensuring that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents.
Must be able to read design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations.
Review engineering shop drawings and determine if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters.
Observing onsite construction and determine if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly.
Performing quality assurance tasks, ensuring contractor's work is properly inspected and corrective actions take place, ensuring materials meet contract, reviewing contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements, and resolving conflicts.
Monitoring the construction contractor’s quality assurance and safety program.
Monitoring construction progress and submit weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections.
Performing technical inspections of the architectural elements of the project.
Reviewing shop drawings and submittals from the contractor and determine if coordination with other disciplines are necessary in addition to monitoring on-going construction work to identify problems or non-compliance with design or contract specifications.
Preparing construction reports detailing construction progress and identifying any problem with the construction process.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering, architecture, or construction management degree from an accredited university in the United States.
A Professional Engineering License (PE) is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
Overseas experience is preferred.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience required on construction projects of similar scope and dollar value.
Must have an active Secret clearance before deploying.
Knowledge of International Codes required.
Must have experience in assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI).
Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e., EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc.
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Training and Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

reading design drawingsengineering shop drawing reviewquality assurancetechnical inspectionsconstruction progress monitoringcontract complianceproblem identificationconstruction reportingRequests for Information (RFI) assessmentknowledge of International Codes

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsconflict resolutionleadershipcollaborationanalytical thinkingtime managementadaptability

Certifications

Professional Engineering License (PE)Secret clearance