Design Control Officer
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.
Virginia Housing is one of the nation’s leading housing finance agencies. Our mission is to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing, which we accomplish through our lending and grant programs.
We are focused on employee engagement and committed to a healthy and diverse workforce. We offer on-site conveniences such as a fitness center and free parking. Educational opportunities to help your advancement are available through classroom and online programs.
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 6/19/2026.
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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