Project Architect Jobs in Virginia
Project Architect jobs in Virginia are consistently in demand, concentrated in federal government support, defense contracting, higher education, and mixed-use development, with opportunities from emerging professionals through senior principals. The largest hiring metros are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area, where firms like Skidmore Owings and Merrill, SmithGroup, and HNTB maintain lasting project pipelines. The most sought-after specialties are federal and civic facilities, transit-oriented design, and institutional architecture. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About RRMM Architects
RRMM Architects is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design firm. Every day our employees strive to create exceptional places to live, work, play, and learn. Our firm uses the power of design to strengthen and inspire the communities we serve.
We have been recognized as the largest architecture-based firm in Virginia by Virginia Business Magazine. We are also a Top 2025 Design Firm in the Nation by Engineering News-Record and a 2025 Top Architectural Firm by Architectural Record as well as Building Design + Construction.
While we are large enough to rank nationally, RRMM Architects consists of a tight-knit, collaborative group with diverse backgrounds and design experiences. We are united by the common interest to provide superior service to our clients.
The Position
RRMM is searching for a Project Manager/Project Architect to join our Municipal/Civic studio in our Chesapeake office. In this role, the The Project Manager/Architect will be responsible for overseeing and managing architectural projects from inception to completion. This role requires a blend of project management expertise and architectural knowledge to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. In this role, the Project Manager/Architect will coordinate project design, develop creative-design concepts for projects, and prepare presentation and design drawings.
Key Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage architectural projects, including planning, design, and construction phases.
- Collaborate directly with clients and other stakeholders, along with engineering consultants and team members to define project requirements and establish key delivery objectives.
- Develop and maintain project design schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
- Conduct site visits and assist clients with leading project monthly construction meetings to monitor progress, conformance with contract documents and overall quality.
- Prepare and present project proposals, reports, and design documentation.
- Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and consultants to ensure seamless project execution, while maintaining quality assurance practices.
- Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
- Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Project Manager/Architect in the Municipal/Civic sector (e.g., local government, fire-police stations, community centers, libraries, among other public facilities).
- Demonstrated experience in planning and creative-design concepts for projects, preparing and presenting presentations and design drawings and articulating details
- Minimum of five years’ experience working as a Project Manager.
- Strong knowledge of architectural design principles, construction processes, and project management methodologies.
- Proficiency in project management software and architectural design tools (e.g., MS Suite programs, Newforma, Autodesk Forma, Revit and Enscape).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
- Professional licensure as Registered Architect is strongly desired.
- Professional certifications are highly preferred (e.g., PMP, LEED-AP)
We offer competitive salary with potential bonus(s) opportunities. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, legal services, company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and parental leave. Come work with very creative people in a great working environment. Apply today!
Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chesapeake, VA 23320
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Construction & Real Estate
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project architect jobs across Virginia.
- Active Virginia Architectural License issued by the Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects
- Professional degree in architecture from a NAAB-accredited program required
- Proficiency in Revit and BIM coordination across full project lifecycle
- Demonstrated experience managing design and documentation from schematic through construction administration
- Familiarity with Virginia Building Code and applicable federal agency design standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client, contractor, and regulatory coordination
Project Architect Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project architect in Virginia?
To work as a project architect in Virginia you must hold a license issued by the Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects. The path requires a professional degree in architecture from an accredited program, completion of the Architectural Experience Program, and passing all divisions of the Architect Registration Examination. Virginia also accepts licensure by reciprocity for candidates already licensed in another state.
Which companies hire project architects in Virginia?
Employers hiring project architects in Virginia right now include HDR, AECOM, and RRMM Architects, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal agency work, defense infrastructure, and major university campuses means a broad mix of architecture and engineering firms maintain active hiring pipelines across the state year-round.
Which Virginia cities have the most project architect jobs?
Richmond, Arlington, and Alexandria account for the greatest concentration of project architect openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia leads because of its density of federal clients, defense contractors, and large mixed-use development, while Richmond draws hiring through state government projects and a growing commercial construction market, and Hampton Roads sustains demand through military installation work and civic infrastructure.
Are there remote project architect jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they are rare. Project architect work is fundamentally site- and team-dependent, with construction administration, client presentations, and field reviews requiring regular in-person presence. About 67% of project architect openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those arrangements are most common for schematic design, specification writing, and BIM coordination phases early in a project.
How can I get hired as a project architect in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly as an architectural designer or project designer with firms that serve Virginia's active federal and institutional sectors, where project volume creates consistent openings for recent graduates. Large regional firms with Virginia offices such as those supporting the General Services Administration or Virginia state agencies often bring on associates and interns through structured programs. Building a portfolio demonstrating BIM proficiency and progressing through the Architectural Experience Program while pursuing licensure gives candidates a clear competitive edge.
Where can I find and apply to project architect jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to project architect jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across the state's major hiring metros and sectors. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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