ARCHITECTURAL PLANNER

Target Salary: $120 -140K
Location: Washington, DC

Seeking a motivated Architectural Master Planner?with a degree in Architecture?and experience in Project Master Planning to join our team on Federal government projects in the Washington, DC metro area. Candidates will act as a Master Planner as well as collaborate and assist client staff to provide conceptual drawings, project executions plans, data, and generate reports, as a representative for the client on multiple projects.

Responsibilities:

Master Planner will be a part of a team of professionals and act as the Owner's Representative role on these programs from planning through design. Master Planner will be required to learn and integrate our company's best practices related to project delivery, budget, schedule, quality, and operations in the museum environment. Master Planner will act as an advisor/liaison with the client (user groups, planning, design team, contractors, and facility engineering representatives). A summary of the major tasks is outlined below.

• Technical Coordination: Collaborating with engineers, landscape architects, and other consultants to ensure the masterplan is technically feasible and integrated.?

• Presentation and Communication: Presenting project planning concepts to clients and stakeholders through compelling visual aids, reports, and presentations.?

• Feasibility Studies: Assessing project feasibility based on budget constraints, regulatory requirements, and market analysis.?

• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitating meetings with clients, community groups, and other relevant stakeholders to gather input and address concerns throughout the planning process.?

• Conceptual Design Development: Creating initial design concepts for the masterplan, considering factors like building massing, circulation patterns, green spaces, and sustainability strategies.?

• Facility Coordination: Coordinate project execution plan with facility operations and multiple construction projects occurring concurrently.

• Site Analysis and Data Collection: Conducting thorough site assessments, including topographic surveys, environmental studies, zoning regulations, and community needs analysis to inform design decisions.?

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Architecture or related field from an accredited school of higher education.

• Experience: 10-15 years of experience in architectural master planning and design including work with the Federal Government.

• Proficient at utilizing AUTOCAD, Revit, BlueBeam, GIS Software and other design tools.

• Able to quickly understand and master

• Requirements of local state and federal jurisdictions in relation to the Project.

• Strong visual communication abilities, including sketching, rendering, and creating compelling design presentations?

• Ability to analyze complex data sets and translate them into informed design decisions?

• Construction Contract Documents including Front End and Technical Specifications and Drawings to readily understand and assess the requirements.

• Working knowledge of engineering services, building codes, budgeting, and scheduling to lead to the project's success.

• Leadership: Must possess the ability to collaborate and integrate with other professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensing: Licensed architect (AIA or RA) in any state

ABOUT SIRIS

SIRIS, LLC is a CVE-verified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) inspired by the vision of Cyrus the Great. Specializing in construction management, project management, and commissioning, SIRIS provides expert solutions across Federal, Healthcare, Cultural, Hospitality, and Higher Education sectors.

SIRIS is a trusted partner nationwide, combining technical expertise with a passion for serving clients and communities. With 30 years of combined experience managing projects from small renovations to large-scale developments, SIRIS ensures success at every stage.

MISSION:

Dedicated to excellence and reliability, SIRIS consistently delivers high-quality outcomes for healthcare, cultural, and government facilities.

JOB BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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