Design Control Officer

Virginia Housing Development Authority

$95K — $128K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
  • Several years of project management experience in architecture or engineering.
  • Familiarity with local and state building codes.
  • Experience in multifamily design and construction.
  • Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Review architectural and engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Ensure compliance with quality assurance measures for multi-family projects.
  • Monitor construction phases and assess aesthetic and function aspects.
  • Evaluate long-term costs and market trends impacting projects.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners on design specifications.

Benefits

  • Contribute to meaningful housing projects that impact community living.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with diverse partners.
  • Opportunities for professional development within housing standards.
Full Job Description
Overview

Join Virginia Housing and help make a difference as a Design Control Officer.

This important role ensures that multi-family deals financed or allocated tax credits by Virginia Housing are designed and constructed to meet stringent quality assurance measures through the review of architectural and engineering drawings, reports and specifications, portions of Low-income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications, and other contract documents. Additionally, this position monitors construction, and considers initial and long-term costs, aesthetics, function, needs of tenants, market trends, maintenance/replacement costs, and accessibility compliance. This is an outward facing role that works closely with both internal and external partners.

To be successful in this role you must possess:
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
  • Several years' experience in the field of architecture or engineering project management.
  • Knowledge and experience with local and state building codes.
  • Knowledge and experience with multifamily design and construction.
  • Valid driver's license.

The ideal candidate would also have experience in:
  • Knowledge of Virginia Housing design and construction requirements and process.
  • Project Needs Analysis.
  • AIA construction contracts and preconstruction coordination.
  • AutoCAD/Revit and Bluebeam.
  • Professional Certification: N.C.A.R.B. registration and license to practice architecture from the Commonwealth of Virginia, or Professional Engineer License from the Commonwealth of Virginia.


Applications and resumes are accepted online only at http://www.virginiahousing.com/careers

This position will close at midnight on 7/2/2026

Hiring Range: $95,000 - $128,000

A background check will be performed as a condition of employment.

A Conflict-of-Interest Act Disclosure form and Secondary Employment Disclosure form will need to be completed as a condition of employment.

Virginia Housing requires associates to live and work within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Internal applicants

(MR-8) Please review relevant HR policy under 'Employment Practices' on the Zone before applying.

Apply through the Zone or at http://employees-virginiahousing.icims.com/.

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