BB&E is seeking an experienced Architect to support NAVFAC EURAFCENT Headquarters in Naples, Italy. The Design Architect will provide 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. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare architectural and interior-design plans and specifications; review third-party designs and cost estimates; and provide recommendations on programming, space planning, sustainable practices, and code compliance
• Develop conceptual designs, charrettes, and 35%, 50%, pre-final, and final construction documents for diverse shore-facility types
• Apply comprehensive architectural knowledge across programming, planning, design development, sustainability, analyses, codes, drawings, specifications, and cost estimating
• Review construction drawings and specifications for architectural and engineering systems and coordinate interdisciplinary Government reviews for content, completeness, schedule, and system integration
• Ensure designs follow current practices and comply with DoD, Navy, international, Host Nation, life-safety, accessibility, environmental, energy, permitting, real estate, and utility requirements
• Coordinate technical and administrative requirements and approvals with local, national, Host Nation, and other authorities
• Conduct AE office inspections and field investigations, evaluate latent conditions and interfaces with existing work, and report on AE progress
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate design execution to meet design and construction budgets and allotted schedules
• Interpret contract drawings and specifications, resolve disputes, evaluate change orders, prepare Independent Government Estimates, and support contractor claims and RFIs
• Support post-award design and construction submittals, shop drawings, and change orders from cost and scope perspectives; maintain detailed files and present analysis results
• Apply budgeting, planning, project-management, team-leadership, safety, and personal protective equipment requirements throughout assigned work

Requirements

• Federal/Government Experience: Professional architectural facilities-design experience on U.S. Department of Defense or similar government-agency projects
• Codes & Criteria: Knowledge of DoD and Navy criteria, UFCs/UFGS, IBC, NFPA 101, industry standards, and standard architectural design practices
• Host Nation Requirements: Knowledge of local, state, federal, and foreign-country laws, codes, and statutory requirements affecting design across the NAVFAC EURAFCENT AOR
• Multi-Discipline Coordination: Knowledge of related architectural and engineering fields and their impacts on architectural design
• Software: Knowledge and experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit, Microsoft Office, architectural design and analysis tools, and applicable DoD systems
• Project Delivery: Ability to monitor planning, design, and construction activities for multi-disciplined vertical and horizontal projects through successful completion within schedule and budget
• Communication: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; CEFR C1 is preferred, and B2 is the minimum
• Location: Willingness and ability to relocate to and work on site in Naples, Italy
• Background Investigation: Ability to successfully pass required security background investigations

Experience & Education

• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of professional, code-compliant facilities design experience for new construction, including renovation design, supplemented by substantial hands-on facilities-design experience
• Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited course of study, or international equivalent, is required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk/climb/kneel/crouch and remain in a stationary position/sit at least 60% of the time.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Capable of lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Ability to understand the speech of another person, speak clearly so listeners can understand, and talk or hear both in person and by telephone.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. 

Required are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis. 

Benefits

• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned! 
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability 
• *Employer-provided Life insurance 
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits 
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays 
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match 
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development 
• Employee referral program 
• Employee discounts 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Employee Homeownership Benefits
• Pet insurance discount 

*Applies only to full-time employees.

BB&E is an Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.