Architectural Technician/Assistant Project Manager in Chesapeake

RRMM Architects, an award-winning firm, is seeking an Architectural Technician/Assistant Project Manager for its Retail/Commercial Studio in Chesapeake or Roanoke, VA. The role involves creating architectural designs, interpreting building codes, preparing documentation, and coordinating with consultants. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of experience, a degree in Architecture or Interior Design, and strong skills in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, communication, and project management. This position requires a team-first approach and the ability to manage projects from inception through construction.

Must Have

• Create architectural designs and concepts based on client input.
• Interpret and apply building codes and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and revise architectural documentation (site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details).
• Coordinate consultant drawings to ensure design compatibility.
• Communicate with clients, engineers, and contractors for design changes.
• Attend project coordination and internal/external meetings.
• Minimum 1-4 years of architecture, interior design, or related experience.
• Degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a TEAM first approach.
• Ability to successfully carry a project from inception through construction.
• Extensive experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Design experience in Retail / Commercial projects.

RRMM Architects is an award-winning, full-service architecture, planning and interior design firm. With offices in Chesapeake, Roanoke, Richmond, Arlington, and a Maryland office in Baltimore, we are strategically positioned to successfully support the Mid-Atlantic. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has been recognized as the largest architecture-based firm in the Commonwealth 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**.**** RRMM is registered to work in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. As a firm built on the success of our service-minded mentality, we have consistently demonstrated a level of service that has earned the trust of our clients and peers alike.

The position is for the Retail / Commercial Studio in the Chesapeake or Roanoke, VA offices. The qualified candidate should have a minimum of 1-4 years of architecture, interior design, or related experience with strong organizational and communication skills with a TEAM first approach and the ability to successfully carry a project from inception through construction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with the PM / Sr. PM to create architectural designs and concepts based on client input and feedback.
• Interprets and applies building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, and details.
• Coordinates consultant’s drawings (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent with oversite from Sr. Staff
• Communicate with clients, engineers and contractors to implement designs changes in the field.
• Attend project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Pick up redlines / mark-ups from Sr. Staff.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Architecture or Degree in Interior Design
• Basic knowledge and application of accessibility codes and applicable building codes.
• Basic knowledge of building construction systems
• Basic understanding of all phases of architectural document production
• Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with building program.
• Develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.
• Manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production.
• Design experience in Retail / Commercial projects .
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Extensive experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.