We constantly search for new architects and designers who share our vision and passion for design. We are always interested in reviewing resumes as we seek to staff our firm with just the right people. Please fill out the form below to apply to join our team.

Commonwealth Architects provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Commonwealth Architects complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Send a cover letter, resume, and portfolio to:

Lee Shadbolt, AIA
Commonwealth Architects
101 Shockoe Slip, 3rd Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Attn: Lee Shadbolt, AIA
CAMarketing@comarchs.com

Architectural Graduate – Richmond, VA

Commonwealth Architects is looking for a highly motivated and creative individual as a Recent Architectural Graduate in our headquarters office located in the historic Shockoe Slip area of Richmond, Virginia.

As a firm, we specialize in contextual design by creating customized solutions to fit a specific environment. Our practice is constantly growing and includes corporate, governmental, multi-family, hospitality, and higher education projects as well as rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of existing buildings throughout Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional degree in Architecture
• Strong communications skills; spoken, written, and graphic
• Proficient with the use of AutoCAD, Sketch-up and Revit
• Strong technical skills, with a desire to develop professional knowledge and increase competency in fundamental skills
• Familiarity with building materials and systems and exercise judgment when problem-solving
• Successful team-oriented and collaborative attitude
• Initiative in seeking solutions to problems
• Efficiency in responding to the team’s needs
• Effective time management with multiple deadlines
• Maintains a positive, professional attitude

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with senior staff in all phases of the project from concept through construction
• Develop creative architectural solutions that meet the firm’s standard of design and client expectations
• Seek direction on the approach and development of project(s)
• Works towards being able to evaluate, select and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria for each assignment
• Communicate with both internal and external team members
• Coordinate the project’s design intent with the technical requirements

OPPORTUNITY

This opportunity is ideal for graduates of an architectural program with limited experience in the architecture field looking to build their career under the direction of a mentor. We are seeking an individual with design skills and a desire to learn the technical aspects of the profession working on a variety of project types. This is an Entry level position with the opportunity to work, learn, and grow as part of our team while receiving instruction on assignments while learning new techniques and skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Commonwealth Architects is Equal Opportunity Employer with a professional, collaborative, creative, open office environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.