Supervisory Architect

Company: American Institute of Architects
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

Serving Congress and the Supreme Court, the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the builder and steward of the landmark buildings and grounds of Capitol Hill. Our staff preserves and maintains the historic buildings, monuments, art and inspirational gardens on the Capitol campus.We are seeking an exceptional Supervisory Architect who will be responsible for supervising professional, technical, permanent, temporary and contract support staff in completing and executing design activities in the architectural and interior design disciplines.This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer.All Architect of the Capitol (AOC) vacancy announcements are advertised through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's website at USAJOBS.gov.***All applications must be submitted via USAjobs.gov.***Please use the following link to review full vacancy details and to apply.USAjobs.gov link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/835694400Announcement numberOCE-2025-233Position DutiesSupervisory Duties

• Provides professional leadership and administrative direction for a team of architects, interior designers and additional staff as required.
• Establish guidelines and performance expectations for employees.
• Provides guidance on performance evaluations, including due dates, adequacy of the plans and evaluations.
• Provides for employee skills enrichment and development through identification of opportunities for coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Provides leadership to ensure support for equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals and requirements.Project and Program Management
  • Identifies actions required to execute the project andto accommodate changes leading to the assurance of architectural and interior designrequirements and efficient use of resources during the lifecycle of the project.
  • Provides program management by exercising project control and authority throughout the various phases of architectural and interior design requirements.
  • Ensures that practices and methodologies in the architecture andinterior design field are aligned with AOC standards, historic preservation principles, best practices, andincorporates where appropriate and applicable new methodologies, technologies and best practiceslearned internally or externally.Architectural and Interior Design Management
    • Exercises responsibility for planning, design, direction, execution and control of architectural and interior design projects and programs for the AOC.
    • Coordinates withCongressional staff offices and technical experts in architectural and interior design project design,testing, installation, maintenance, repair and operation.
    • Providesarchitectural and interior design analysis and advance planning for preservation, changes in real propertymanagement methodologies for engineering related matters and its impact for systems and capabilitiesfor proposed projects.
    • Reviews design concepts, calculations, final designs and construction documents for technicalaccuracy and compliance with contract documents and with AOC and national construction standards.Technical Advice and Guidance
      • Assures the overall resolution of issues and identifies changes and repairs necessary for architecturaland interior design compliance in AOC properties and develops comprehensive plans to carry outchanges.
      • Maintains agency design standards.
      • Provides expert advice to the officials and staff of AOC jurisdictions, regarding architectural and interiordesign aspects of design, modernization, operation, repair and maintenance systems and equipment.Performs other related duties as assigned.Please review the full vacancy announcement (https://www.usajobs.gov/job/835694400) to learn more about required specialized experience and education.
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