Architectural Design Manager - DC

The buildingcommunityWORKSHOP ([bc]) is a nonprofit community design center seeking to improve the livability and viability of communities through the practice of thoughtful design and making. [bc] has offices in Dallas, Brownsville, and Houston, TX and in Washington DC. [bc] is currently seeking a Design Manager to work in our Washington DC office supporting projects locally and in other offices.

Position Title: Architect / Senior Design Manager

Start Date: October 2019

Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000

The work we do is impactful. It is fun. It is challenging. You will work with people in places where design services are typically not accessible and working with people who normally do not have access to design. You will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery from pre-design to completion. This may include pre-design engagement activities to tee-up work, schematic design in a number of mediums (sketch, model, digital) design development/construction documentation, construction administration and project management under the supervision of a licensed architect.

This position requires the ability to apply a diverse set of skills to a diverse set of issues. You will be working in areas where resources are scarce and therefore must be resourceful. What that means is that you may work on the design of a building, a public space, go to a community meeting, develop budgets, or pursue funding in the same day. Other days you may just do one thing. The ability to manage your time effectively while remaining nimble and focused is paramount.

Potential projects may include the design of modular/pre-fabricated disaster reconstruction housing prototypes, multi-family affordable housing, rehab of historic structures, design for the formerly homeless, and bike/ped infrastructure. While the position is based in DC, it will be supporting work in all of our offices.

We value team members who:

Please email one file containing an interest letter, resume, and work samples. (15 mb maximum file size) to: Kristy Ramirez (no phone calls please) at kristy@bcworkshop.org. Please reference “Architectural Designer - DC” in the subject line of your email.