Jobs in Fairfax, VA

A well-established law firm in Tysons, Virginia is seeking an experienced Trust and Estate Attorney to join its growing practice. The firm provides comprehensive legal services to individuals, families, and business owners, with a focus on estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on all aspects of estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and tax planning.
• Draft and review estate planning documents tailored to each client’s goals and financial circumstances.
• Handle trust and estate administration, including probate filings, asset distribution, and fiduciary accountings.
• Counsel high-net-worth clients on complex estate and tax strategies.
• Collaborate with the firm’s corporate, tax, and real estate attorneys as needed to provide integrated legal solutions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Virginia Bar membership (or eligibility for admission).
• 3–8 years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate law.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and client service orientation.
• Experience advising high-net-worth clients and familiarity with federal estate and gift tax concepts is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive and collegial team environment.
• The annual salary for this position is between $130,000 – $180,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP, an internationally recognized intellectual property law firm located near Mosaic District in Vienna, VA, has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and highly skilled Patent Attorney to join our team on a full-time basis.

Overview

Qualifications

·   Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent

·     One to three years of substantial patent prosecution experience as a licensed attorney at a U.S. law firm or in-house

·      Registration to practice before the USPTO

·      Strong technical writing and analytical skills

·      Ability to work well in a team environment

Responsibilities

·      Prosecution of patent applications for leading global technology companies

·      Collaboration with clients and other professionals

·      Conducting case discussions with clients

·      Staying up-to-date on the latest developments in patent law

Benefits

·      Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance. Short-term and long-term disability coverage

·      Positive and collaborative team environment

·      Remote working possibility in VA and some nearby states

·      Walking distance to Dunn Loring-Merrifield metro station

About BSKB:

Since 1976, BSKB has been providing a full range of intellectual property law services to clients in the areas of patent prosecution, post-grant review, litigation, opinions and counseling, design patents, trademarks and licensing. Our knowledgeable attorneys and agents hold advanced degrees and are experienced in the fields of chemistry, electronics and IT, mechanical engineering and life sciences/biotechnology.

We believe in offering every client quality, personalized service, and are committed to educating our clients to help them make the most of their intellectual property. BSKB has a rich tradition of offering seminars on intellectual property law that have been attended by practitioners from around the world.

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Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

The Role:

The primary responsibility of the Preconstruction Manager is to intake and steer construction opportunities through the RFP stage of estimating and preconstruction, all the way through a successful buyout and purchasing phase, before turning the project over to Operations. The Preconstruction Manager will coordinate heavily with Corporate Operational leadership and resources, as well as the Estimating team for the purpose of submitting comprehensive proposals during the project pursuit and pre-construction phases. The successful candidate will be able to identify, coordinate, and communicate proposal development between all internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all project pursuit and pre-construction deliverables from commencement of project pursuit with Corporate, Operational leadership and Estimating
• Review project documentation for quality, content, and constructability
• Identify all required deliverables for the project pursuit / pre-construction effort, and make assignments to the appropriate internal/external stakeholder
• Manage the project pursuit / pre-construction effort timeline, setting deadlines as required to ensure an on time and quality deliverable to the client
• Coordinate with corporate marketing to develop proposal documents as required
• Actively manage the client during the project pursuit / pre-construction effort and maintain a strong relationship throughout to help ensure success
• Assure potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with management
• Coordinate constructability resolutions and request pricing of alternative design concepts
• Ensure preliminary construction schedules are developed in accordance with estimates
• Review cost models during the pre-construction and bidding period
• Assist with contract documents
• Consult with Operation leadership, scheduling, estimating, legal, cost control, and procurement activities
• Monitor design progress for compliance with defined cost, schedule, and quality criteria for the purpose of revising proposals and coordinating resolution of constructability issues during design

Qualifications:

• Degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field desired
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Construction
• Preferred multidisciplinary experience in several (but not all) of the following areas: Preconstruction, Estimating, and Operations
• Estimating and scheduling experience desired
• Experience using computer-based estimating systems desired
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Adept at problem-solving in a manner that avoids conflicts between parties
• Represent the company in a positive manner
• Coordinate the responsibilities of others in the preparation of estimates and budgets
• Understand client-specific standards

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

The Role:

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We’ll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We’ll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to achieve your ambitions and build your legacy.

The Director of Preconstruction is a critical team member responsible for overseeing project strategy development, management of risk, fostering business growth, and creating and advancing relationships with clients and partners. This role is responsible for leadership and guidance of a team of preconstruction managers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead team responsible for responses to RFPs and position SCCI as a contract partner of choice
• Build and maintain relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with Lead Estimators to establish continuously refined scopes of work
• Coordinate closely with Operations’ client account managers to help ensure consistency of service
• Coach, mentor, and develop preconstruction management team
• Facilitate relationships between preconstruction managers, Operations teams, planning teams, digital engineering, Suffolk Design, and marketing teams
• Coordinate work with internal departments to leverage the use of company tools
• Direct continuous improvement and change management processes within the department
• Participate in Go/No Go Process for new client pursuits
• Oversee prequalification progress and tracking of awarded trade partner contracts
• Establish and ensure conformance with SCCI general conditions staffing models
• Serve as final
• Oversee coordination of bid forms, bonds and insurance requirements for the bid
• Create and manage preconstruction services proposals
• Take part in client presentations and attend interviews
• Oversee coordination of trade contract production in accordance with SCCI SOPs
• Manage communication with clients through award decision after bid submissions
• Exhibit and Reinforce SCCI Core Values

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
• 15 or more years of experience in Estimating, Procurement, or Project Management
• Demonstrated communication and presentation skills
• Collaborative leadership style
• Deep technical knowledge of construction with experience in data centers preferred
• Understanding of market conditions and ability to foster competitive advantage
• Experience in all aspects of preconstruction to include scheduling, staffing, and risk management
• Experience working with and leading geographically dispersed teams is preferred
• Experience with design-build project delivery is preferred

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Space Planning Manager (Higher Education Renovations) — Owner’s Representative

Position Summary

The Space Planning Manager will lead space planning and interior layout efforts for higher education renovation projects on behalf of the Owner. This role oversees the full lifecycle of space planning—from request intake and programming through test fits, stakeholder alignment, and implementation—ensuring solutions meet campus space standards, code/ADA requirements, occupancy constraints, and customer functional needs. The position serves as a primary liaison between university stakeholders and project delivery teams (A/E, GC, FF&E, AV/IT), translating requirements into compliant, buildable interior plans and supporting project execution through renovation and closeout

Space Planning Leadership (Higher Education Renovations)

• Serve as the primary point of contact for space-related project requests; manage intake, documentation, and tracking/logging of requests across stakeholders.
• Lead space programming efforts: conduct stakeholder interviews, document needs, develop adjacencies, and translate academic/administrative requirements into space plans.
• Produce and manage layout options; facilitate decision-making with end users and governance groups as needed.
• Ensure layouts align with applicable requirements (e.g., accessibility/ADA, fire/life safety constraints, and occupancy/capacity).
• Validate practical constraints during planning (e.g., equipment/furniture placement, room capacity targets, and constructible wall/layout concepts).
• Support space inventory integrity by coordinating updates to floor plans and space data after renovations, ensuring accuracy for institutional reporting and governance.

L.F. Jennings, Inc. is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join our Masonry division. The Project Engineer role supports the project management team and overall success of the project. They are responsible for oversight of through reviewing designs and plans. The Project Engineer is a critical component of the team through document managing, providing trade partner support, planning, and execution.

As a part of the Masonry division, you will...

• Maintain record documents. Know the contract drawings/specifications. Recognize disparities between contract drawings and specifications.
• Set up and submit requests for information.
• Review shop drawings and product submittals for conformance with the contract documents and for coordination with the work of other trades.
• Track change orders. Prepare CO proposals as assigned. Develop feel for value of work, either through review of original unit prices or own observations and experiences.
• Develop an understanding of the sequence of work. Review and interpret the project schedule.
• Be able to read/interpret layout drawings. Understand the fundamentals of layout, and the use of instruments and other layout tools.
• Examine contract drawings for conflicts. Recognize where conflicts are most likely to occur.
• Prepare correspondence as assigned.
• Develop clear, concise writing style.
• Know and use appropriate mediums of communication.

As an ideal candidate, you will have...

• a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent,
• previous experience in a Construction Management Internship or Co-Op position preferred,
• experience with construction software is preferred (i.e. Procore, Primavera P6, Viewpoint, etc.),
• evidenced leadership,
• critical thinking and decision-making capability,
• a desire to learn and experience construction,
• excellent oral and written communication,
• ability to prioritize, manage time,
• accountability,
• ability to establish relationships with internal and external partners.

L.F. Jennings, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package, including a strong bonus program, medical, dental, and vision insurance, long term disability, voluntary life insurance and AD&D, an employee assistance program, 401(k) with employer match, and a profit sharing plan.

L.F. Jennings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug testing required.

Job Title: Executive Administrative Assistant

Work Model: Hybrid Work Arrangement (HWA)

Location: Reston, VA

Onsite Requirement: 3–4 days per week to provide executive and team support.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to senior leadership.

In this role, you will act as a trusted administrative partner, supporting executives and engineering teams by managing calendars, coordinating operational activities, and ensuring the smooth functioning of daily office operations. You will also support the organization’s expanding robotics and research initiatives through procurement coordination, onboarding support, and cross-team administrative collaboration.

This position requires a highly organized, proactive professional who can manage multiple priorities, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders and executives.
• Manage complex executive calendars, scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts, and coordinating across teams.
• Prepare meeting agendas, documents, and presentations.

Team and Operational Support

• Provide administrative support to engineering and research teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and ensure smooth communication between teams.
• Serve as “boots-on-the-ground” operational support for team members onsite.

Procurement and Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate procurement activities including purchase orders (POs), vendor communication, and equipment tracking.
• Support ordering and management of lab equipment and computer hardware for robotics and engineering teams.

Onboarding Support

• Assist with onboarding new team members as the organization expands.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics including workspace setup, equipment, and access to systems.

Office Administration

• Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records, and managing documentation.
• File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports.
• Manage information requests and distribute communications appropriately.

Event and Meeting Coordination

• Organize and coordinate internal meetings, leadership sessions, and team events.
• Prepare agendas and logistical arrangements for committee or leadership meetings.

Administrative Collaboration

• Partner with other executive assistants across the organization to support cross-divisional initiatives.
• Provide backup coverage for other executive assistants when needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–7 years of administrative or executive assistant experience, preferably supporting senior leadership.
• Proven experience managing complex executive calendars.
• Strong proficiency in Office tools, including:
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working within a large technology organization.
• Experience supporting engineering or technical teams.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, vendor management, and equipment tracking.
• Experience coordinating on boarding and team events.

Key Skills

• Executive Calendar Management
• Administrative & Team Support
• Procurement Coordination
• Vendor and Equipment Management
• Event Planning and Meeting Coordination
• Organizational and Time Management
• Communication and Stakeholder Collaboration

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Reliability and responsiveness in supporting executives and teams.
• Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks efficiently.
• Timely completion of assignments and operational support activities.
• Strong collaboration with leadership, engineering teams, and administrative partners.

Why Join This Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team supporting innovative research initiatives within a fast-moving organization. You will play a critical role in enabling senior leadership and engineering teams to operate effectively while contributing to a growing and impactful program.

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