Architect/General Engineer

Culmen International is looking for a cleared Architect/General Engineer to work on site for the U.S. Department of State, Office of Facilities Management in Washington D.C.

Provides expertise, advisement, coordination, and recommendations on all phases of project development and implementation in direct support of the Bureau of Administration, Office of Operations (A/OPR).  Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), advise on architectural designs, project planning, space planning, building code analysis and compliance, and construction design reviews and oversight.   

• Advises on the development and implementation comprehensive project schedules in MS Project including linkages, clusters and time sequencing and the presentation, review and tracking of approved project(s) changes and manages the production of updated schedules. 

• Develops and/or reviews planning documents; reviews design concepts and detailed designs; conducts ADA building code compliance evaluations. 

• Develops project budgets and independent cost estimates (ICEs) for projects; scopes of work (SOWs), cost benefit analysis; design life cycle cost estimates; and conducts technical and feasibility studies.   

• Plans and coordinates a multidisciplinary project team, assists in the procurement of appropriate services by developing SOWs and ICEs for AE services, and negotiating with AE firms to satisfy project staffing requirements. 

• Works closely with the key stakeholders in planning complex, high priority special projects involving A/OPR; coordinates the involvement of architectural, civil/structural, and specialty disciplines; and provides support in project planning, review, bid, and construction phases. 

• Meets with all levels of DoS management to discuss project scheduling, project implementation and project management. 

• Participate and present in briefings and presentations to senior management on project status.

• Must have a Public Trust clearance 
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or related degree with focus in facilities management.  GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4-point scale is preferred. 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required at start date or must be obtained within 12 months of hiring and kept up to date. 

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience applying substantive expertise in a facilities project with an emphasis in facilities project planning, resource scheduling, cost monitoring, task assignment and timeline management, as well as project management experience. 

• Must have knowledge of FAR Regulations and experience with LEED and sustainable design and construction. 

• Mastery of project management concepts, methods, and best practices to provide expert guidance to A/OPR in meeting short- and long-term operational requirements and in developing plans that optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness in the assigned project management and support area.   

• Mastery of the full range of principles, concepts, methods, and practices in project management required to oversee the planning and execution of operations and to ensure coordination with other related activities. 

• Must have excellent customer service skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong analytic skills. 

• Thorough knowledge of building codes, Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requirements, and working knowledge of information technology, mechanical, electrical or communication systems. 

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, 
strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants.  Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.