Moffatt & Nichol in collaboration with Waggonner & Ball, a Moffatt & Nichol Studio, are actively seeking a Senior Architect with 15+ years of experience to help expand our footprint into the Mid-Atlantic! This is an amazing opportunity with high visibility working directly with the client, subs and the overall Moffatt & Nichol and Waggonner & Ball team! As the successful new hire, you will lead our Federal architectural projects from our Norfolk, VA (strongly preferred) or Raleigh, NC office. You will lead the design, development, and execution of large-scale military facilities as part of the US Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) and be an integral part to the growth of our Mid-Atlantic architectural team! For individuals working from Raleigh, you must be willing and available to be in Norfolk to attend client meetings and meet with local Moffatt & Nichol management about 1 week per month.
This position will contribute to Moffatt & Nichol's ongoing success by planning, executing, and managing projects ranging from $10 million to over $500 million in construction values. This role is critical in supporting the Navy’s SIOP program to recapitalize and reconfigure infrastructure for improved industrial performance. Specific projects include administrative buildings, maintenance shops, training facilities, secure installations, utilities and support infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in managing complex, secure, and compliance-driven projects within military or government environments. You will lead the development of integrated design proposals for both design-build and design-bid-build projects, oversee and manage comprehensive work plans, monitor project financials, and coordinate directly with clients. In this role, you will lead the design and the industrial building capability for Moffatt & Nichol on the East Coast! You will also guide team members and foster collaboration to ensure high-quality final deliverables.
Our community of architects, engineers, and designers create trusted solutions for defense infrastructure. We deliver resilient, secure, and high-performance facilities built to support modern military and shipyard operations. From piers and dry docks to utility systems and land-based industrial infrastructure, we design assets that perform under pressure. With a long history of support to the U.S. Navy, Army Corps of Engineers, and Coast Guard, we deliver infrastructure solutions that strengthen mission readiness and operational success.
About Us:
Waggonner & Ball is an internationally respected urban planning, design, and architecture studio with an interdisciplinary practice committed to creating resilient landscapes, buildings, and communities. Our projects span all scales from buildings and sites to regions with a focus on water, culture, and history. As a Moffatt & Nichol design studio, we collaborate with clients and partners across the country from our home in New Orleans.
Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation. For the 5th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.
Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Other Duties:
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR PORTFOLIO WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
Working Conditions:
Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally.
Base Salary Range:
$160,000 - $185,000 based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting the required qualifications in the job description.
Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in the Virginia market.
Moffatt & Nichol’s Employment Benefits:
At Moffatt & Nichol, we genuinely care about our team and strive to create a warm, welcoming environment. We’re excited to offer a range of great benefits and cover many costs to support you. Here are some highlights:
Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:
As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We draw from the world’s best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.
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