Design Architect - Naval Facilities Engineering

About the role

BB&E is seeking an experienced Architect to support NAVFAC EURAFCENT Headquarters in Naples, Italy. The Design Architect provides professional architectural services and consultation for planning, design, construction, maintenance, demolition, space utilization and facilities development supporting the Navy, Marine Corps and other supported commands. The position is contingent upon contract award.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare architectural and interior-design plans and specifications, review third-party designs and cost estimates, and recommend programming, space planning, sustainable practices and code compliance.
• Develop conceptual designs, charrettes and 35%, 50%, pre-final and final construction documents for shore facilities.
• Review construction drawings and specifications, coordinate interdisciplinary Government reviews, and ensure compliance with DoD, Navy, international, host nation, life-safety, accessibility, energy and permitting requirements.
• Coordinate technical and administrative approvals with local, national and host nation authorities.
• Conduct AE office inspections and field investigations, and plan, schedule and coordinate design execution within budget and schedule.
• Interpret contract drawings, resolve disputes, evaluate change orders, prepare Independent Government Estimates and support contractor claims and RFIs.
• Support post-award submittals, shop drawings and change orders, and maintain detailed files.

Required profile

• Minimum of five years of professional, code-compliant facilities design experience, including renovation, plus substantial hands-on facilities design.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited course or international equivalent.
• Professional architectural facilities-design experience on U.S. Department of Defense or similar government projects.
• Knowledge of DoD and Navy criteria, UFCs/UFGS, IBC, NFPA 101 and host nation laws and codes.
• Fluent English (CEFR C1 preferred, B2 minimum); willingness to relocate to and work on site in Naples, Italy.
• Ability to pass required security background investigations.

Required skills

• Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit
• Microsoft Office
• Architectural design and analysis tools and applicable DoD systems

What we offer

• Competitive compensation, discretionary bonus and stock ownership plan participation
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• PTO plus 11 paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Employee referral program, discounts, EAP, pet insurance discount and homeownership benefits