Senior Architect

LRS Federal
Springfield, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2024 CLOSED ON 8/26/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Architect position at LRS Federal?

LRS Federal is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned business dedicated to excellence in engineering services for the federal government. Since 2006, we've built a reputation in facility design engineering, construction management, and environmental services. Our vision is to create a workplace where every employee thrives, delivering quality solutions for our customers in a dynamic and diverse environment.


Position Overview

The Senior Architect will support the Department of Homeland Security Real Property Office. The position will provide program management support and engineering technical expertise to support DHS’s efforts that enhance oversight of the Components’ asset management programs at the Department level, and support initiatives within the Department to increase Unity of Effort through the integration of mission support activities.


Responsibilities

  • Concept design development, preparation of construction documents, and assist the Real Property office with construction administration. Researches, plans, designs, and assist the Real Property office with administering building projects for facilities, applying knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials and systems.
  • Working with the program team, analyze DHS Business processes for conformance with ISO, OMB, GSA and Component engineering, configuration management, information technology, and financial policy. Assist in the communication of goals and objectives (“as is” and “to be”) of business processes with internal and external stakeholders. Provide recommendations to improve business processes while ensuring those processes align to Departmental and OMB goals to result in clear direction to Components and government-wide policy improvements.
  • Participate in the full update of the DHS Design, Engineering and Construction Guide


Qualifications and Skills

  • Experience with the design and construction of new Sensitive Compartment Information Facilities (SCIF), and renovations of existing facilities.
  • Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years minimum experience and 2 years of DHS experience supporting design tasks on special projects.
  • Architect certification required.
  • Experience developing concepts for structures that meet project goals and operational standards.
  • Experience overseeing special projects to ensure high quality, innovative and functional design.
  • Experience developing feasibility reports, design concepts, plans, and other architecture documents.
  • Experience developing concepts plans and concepts in line with project needs, building’s usage and environmental impact.
  • Experience developing and updating new buildings, extensions, renovations, and restorations, ensuring they meet special project requirements and align with sustainability principles.


Work Environment 

The majority of the work effort can be provided remotely; however, the Senior Architect must be able to travel to the DHS Real Property Office in Springfield, VA when needed. As such, candidates must be local to the DC Metro Area. 

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