Design Architect

This position supports NAVFAC EURAFCENT facilities, construction, and program requirements.

Employment Arrangement: Depending on the selected candidate’s location, work authorization, and the requirements of the assignment, the engagement may be structured either through a third-party employer of record or as an independent contractor/freelancer. The final arrangement will be confirmed with the selected candidate and will be subject to client approval and applicable local laws.

Position Summary

The Design Architect provides architectural design, technical review, and post-award support for Navy and Marine Corps facilities. The role supports new construction, renovation, modernization, and maintenance projects from programming and concept development through construction completion. This is a full-time, primarily on-site position located in Naples, Italy.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop architectural and interior plans, specifications, programming studies, space plans, concepts, and code compliance analyses
• Support housing, community, medical, educational, maintenance, industrial, hangar, administrative, and command-and-control facilities
• Prepare and review design submittals at conceptual, 35%, 50%, prefinal, and final stages
• Apply DoD and Navy criteria, Unified Facilities Criteria, Unified Facilities Guide Specifications, the International Building Code, NFPA 101, sustainability requirements, accessibility criteria, and host-nation regulations
• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, environmental, security, utility, real estate, and cost disciplines
• Conduct field investigations and participate in design reviews and coordination meetings
• Review shop drawings, submittals, requests for information, design clarifications, changes, claims, and post-award construction issues
• Develop or review scopes of work, cost estimates, technical reports, schedules, presentations, and project records
• Coordinate with host-nation authorities, designers, installation stakeholders, and government teams

Requirements

Key Qualifications

• Legal Work Authorization: Must already have the legal right to work in the country of the assigned duty station; U.S. visa or SOFA-status sponsorship is not available
• Experience supporting DoD, the Navy, another government agency, or a comparably complex public-facilities organization
• Strong knowledge of architectural design, multidisciplinary coordination, building and life-safety codes, specifications, and host-nation requirements
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office, and other relevant architectural design software
• Ability to manage design quality, scope, schedule, budget, life-cycle considerations, and stakeholder requirements
• Professional English proficiency; CEFR B2 or higher is required, with C1 preferred
• Active architect registration or licensure in the country of practice
• Previous NAVFAC, DoD, NATO, or overseas government-facility design experience
• Experience with sustainable design, historic facilities, and design-build delivery
• Employment Arrangement: Employment, payroll, tax withholding, social-insurance contributions, and locally required benefits will be administered through a third-party employer of record

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from a NAAB-accredited program or an internationally equivalent architecture program.
• At least five years of professional experience delivering code-compliant facility designs for new construction and renovation projects.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment may vary based on the position, assigned duties, and work location. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Use computers, telephones, and other office equipment
• Move throughout offices, facilities, and project sites
• Reach, grasp, handle equipment, and operate controls
• Communicate effectively and review documents, equipment, and site conditions
• Lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds when required by the assignment
• Stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally climb, kneel, or crouch
• Navigate uneven or rough terrain when required
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Occasionally enter confined spaces or work at heights when required
• Wear required personal protective equipment
• Work in environments that may include noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, construction activity, or other site specific conditions

Limitations and Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work associated with the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Employees may be assigned other job related duties consistent with applicable law.

The duties and requirements described above are representative of those that may be necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications, experience, duty station, and local market requirements.
• Locally compliant payroll, tax withholding, and social-insurance administration through a third-party employer of record.
• Statutory leave and benefits provided in accordance with the laws of the country of employment.
• Professional development opportunities supporting work on an awarded NAVFAC EURAFCENT contract.