Architect & Interior Designer with Security Clearance

Job Description Founded in 2007, Markon is a nationally recognized consulting firm headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. With employees in seven states and overseas, we support the intelligence community, defense and civilian sectors, as well as commercial clients. Markon is committed to advancing clients through project management and business improvement services offered in a premiere... highly personal environment. Join our winning team! We empower our employees to make decisions and encourage them to take on leadership roles. New ideas from employees are also encouraged. Markon is a place where you can truly demonstrate your capabilities to your full potential. We are consistently named a Washington Post Top Workplace and Best Place to Work in Virginia because we put our employees first. Markon offers an exceptional benefits package that ranks in the top tier of our industry. Markon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status Description : Markon is seeking an Architect and Interior Designer to support our Intelligence Customer. Responsibilities: • Perform space and architectural surveys, collect user requirements, and interface with Government project managers, building maintenance contractors, general contractors, and/or other personnel • Assist with design reviews of Government projects • Develop high-level cost for construction utilizing historical and research data • Prepare reports and other documentation, as necessary • Prior to design contract requests, gather and define customer's design requirements and prepare solutions ranging from conceptual design to final design within established parameters • Create design and construction documents, prepare project specifications, develop record control documents, and generate presentation graphics • Prepare cost and schedule estimates • Collect, prepare, and report programmatic information • Coordinate design activities with architecture, engineering, safety, security, construction, and other related functional areas. Ensure compliance with Building Codes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. • Manage and monitor architecture and engineering (A&E) firms for multiple projects during the design and construction phases and handling contract close out • Manage project design and/or construction efforts, to include schedule, funding, and day-to-day project oversight • Manage and evaluate construction contractor performance • Integrate and coordinate projects with field personnel • Evaluate, validate, and manage project change requests • Provide official weekly project status reports • Prepare and distribute project communication with customers, management, integrated project teams, and stakeholders • Assist the client's Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) with acquisition planning, execution and administration • Assist the CO and COTR with conducting pre-bid and pre-construction site visits with the COTR • Provide invoice supporting information to the COTR for payment • Prepare and monitor project schedules and budgets; provide technical guidance and assistance on contracting and construction-related issues; direct design efforts; recommend construction documents for approval; and provide oversight of any follow-on maintenance programs • Optimize performance, cost, and schedule by ensuring project objectives are achieved on schedule and at the lowest cost compatible with user requirements • Conduct design reviews with the customer • Ensure timely input of all data, comments, and documentation into MAXIMO software project management tool. This requirement applies to all projects, work orders, and tasks across the project lifecycle. • Ensure integration of all systems, including information technology, telephone, security, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing • Prepare Contractor Performance Report (CPR) upon contract closeout Job Requirements Requirements: • 7 years of experience in architecture or interior design • Proficiency with AutoCAD • Proficiency with Maximo Travel 0 - 10% Location McLean, VA - McLean, VA US (Primary) Education Bachelor's Degree Job Type Full-time Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager) Category Project/Program Management Exemption Type Exempt Date Needed By 6/30/2024 Security Clearance TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph