ROA is seeking an enthusiastic entry-level architectural professional to join our team.
RUST | ORLING Architecture (ROA) designs attractive and functional developments, buildings, and interior spaces for public and private clients in the Washington, D.C., Metro region (and beyond). Our focus on design and process enables us to work on a wide variety of project types and scales. It all starts with listening to our clients. We value their experience, their unique program requirements, and the trust they place in us to design a project that exceeds their expectations.
We're looking for someone who will:
Contribute to our clients' project development under appropriate supervision by project leaders.
Demonstrate understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details, and construction techniques.
Perform site visits to capture initial data for understanding accurate existing conditions.
Produce and coordinate contract deliverables such as conceptual illustrations, 3D models, renderings, construction drawings, and specifications.
Use appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases.
Communicate effectively both internally and externally through timely and appropriately written, oral, and visual means.
Integrate interdisciplinary criteria into deliverables.
Collaborate with project team by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
Exhibit initiative, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to detail at a task-specific level.
Manage time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with appropriate interaction and direction from project leaders.
This someone should have:
0-3 years of professional experience; some work or internship experience preferred.
Completed a professional degree in Architecture.
Demonstrated proficiency in industry software such as: Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, PhotoShop, and Windows OS. Revit experience is highly desirable.
Success at ROA means:
Ideas: We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
Knowledge: We cannot know everything, and therefore must passionately pursue answers, develop new skills, and deepen our knowledge.
Product: We strive for excellence in the content, quality, and delivery of our work.
People: We value people who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity to the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
Team: We value the power of interoffice and interdisciplinary teamwork. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the built environment and bringing new approaches, solutions, and processes to our work.
ROA can offer:
opportunities to work on varied project types and scales
hands-on experience at all project levels
competitive salaries based on experience
generous bonus potential
paid time off (holidays, sick, vacation)
health/dental/vision/life/voluntary insurance
401(k) retirement with employer contribution
free parking, office close to Metro, transportation, and other benefits