Architect / General Engineer

Salary: $106,000-$127,000/year depending on experience

This position will support our joint venture with partner company, ATI, Inc. DGI-ATI (JV) has a current need for a full-time Architect/General Engineer.
The ideal Architect/General Engineer will have contracting experience with energy and water conservation and performance. The Architect/General Engineer will prepare interagency energy reports, analyze utility data, and identify opportunities for reducing utility costs.

Great Pay and Benefits for an Architect/General Engineer:

• Competitive salary of $106,000-$127,000/year depending on experience
• 11 annual paid holidays and minimum 13 days of paid leave;
• Employee and family medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance with 75% of the premiums paid by the company;
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan immediately vesting with 4% employer match; and
• Professional development assistance including memberships, professional licenses, and tuition reimbursements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• 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.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 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 energy and water conservation and performance contracting experience.
• Experience with preparing interagency energy reports, analyzing utility data, and identifying opportunities for reducing utility costs.
• 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.
• Candidates must be US Citizens with clearance eligibility

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $106,000-$127,000/year depending on experience

Location: Washington, DC

Working Hours: Normal Work Hours Monday Friday (anticipate 40 per week).

About DGI

Dayton Group, Inc. (DGI) is an 8(a), EDWOSB, and HUBZone certified small business, established in 2012 and headquartered in Maryland. We deliver high-quality services to federal agencies, specializing in working at secure federal facilities worldwide. Our core offerings include facility management & operation, construction management, program management, and environmental/EHS services. DGI is committed to the highest standards of security and compliance. Our employees rise to new challenges and reach new heights every day. DGI rewards outstanding performance with great opportunity, compensation, and recognition.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Selected candidate may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

DGI-ATI JV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including protected groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. DGI-ATI complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please let your recruiter know.