The Architect will be expected to manage complex multi-million dollar new or renovation projects throughout all phases of construction from the first meeting with the customer, defining requirements, ensuring requirements are defined by accurate contract documents, and observing the project from construction to completion. Is responsible for interpreting, reviewing, and analyzing Architectural design concepts in order to produce plans and associated details necessary for competitive bid documents through the use of Computer Aided Engineering Graphics (CAEG). Has the knowledge, skills, and experience in taking an active and leading role in developing and presenting special reports and briefings, conducting conferences, meetings, and negotiations on problems and issues involving bargaining viewpoints, goals, and objectives for subject matter experts from agency headquarters, regional offices, coworkers, and private industries such as A/E consultants and construction contractors. Develops and/or approves independent government cost estimates and creates project budgets for building projects.
The Architect will perform multiple, varying, and complex assignments and plans the implementation of projects/programs under limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, or more experienced architect. May act as a contributing specialist on large work activities or as a team leader for single or small work activities.
The Architect will apply experience and advanced knowledge of Architectural principles, theories, and concepts applicable to his/her discipline to accomplish assignments and to develop plans and techniques to improve programs and policies. Understands how his/her technical area interacts with or is affected by other disciplines, and considers the objectives of the major subdivision and LOB/SO when developing, integrating, and implementing solutions to diverse, complex problems. Typical assignments may include: design and integration; extensive research; and shared responsibility for project/program management.
The Architect will define, plan, and organize, assigned resources to accomplish organizational objectives. Allocates resources to accomplish small work-activities within established schedules.
Contacts are internal and external. May act as a key technical point of contact for assigned activities. Contributes to the preparation of management/technical reports or contractual documents, and may be called upon to communicate the overall results of a project or work activity to FAA management, the aviation and aerospace industries, and other external parties.
Will provide guidance to lower-level staff to solve difficult issues. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or other experienced professional(s). Identifies and informs management of problems that require their attention. Often develops and recommends techniques to address problem situations.
The Architectural work activities typically support and may be vital to the success of projects or activities of one or more organizational units. subdivisions. and LOBs/SOs. In some areas. the work may affect tile safety and security of customers.
Starting at $87,971 Per Year (FV I)
