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A Different Kind Of Place

A lot has evolved since our founding, but the best of our culture has remained. Grimm + Parker is a firm where people learn, grow, and choose to stay; developing their skills, taking on new responsibilities, and sharing their talents with our clients and communities. 

 

 

Who We Are

We’re excited to share that Grimm + Parker has earned the Great Place To Work Certification™!

This global recognition is thanks to our amazing culture and incredible people who make it happen every day.

 

Benefits and Career Growth

We are a diverse group of creative architects, designers, and other professionals who aspire to make our communities wonderful places to live, learn, and play!

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EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled

We value our employees’ health and well-being above all else. We offer an outstanding benefits and employee perks package that includes:

  • Flexible work schedules + work from home
  • Competitive health plan and dental coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Health + Childcare
  • Competitive vacation, holiday, and leave policies
  • Company-wide bonus pool
  • 401k with company contribution and profit sharing
  • Free or subsidized parking
  • Pre-taxed commuter benefits
  • Monthly phone stipend
  • All major US holidays
  • Paid bereavement + jury duty leave + floating personal holiday

Wellness Initiatives:

  • Wellness Coaching/Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Daily planks
  • Virtual mindful meditation
  • Group outings: Bike Rides, Social Clubs, Tours
  • Fitness facility onsite (Calverton/Tysons)
  • Company sponsored events
  • Dog friendly office (Calverton)
  • Regular company-wide funsies and merriment
  • Snacks and much more!

We're devoted to finding the best ideas together, and teaching one another:

  • Formalized annual career goal setting and mentorship program
  • Annual continuing education stipend, conferences, seminars, tours, etc.
  • Marketplace research opportunities
  • Lead tours of completed projects
  • Design critiques and charrettes during happy hours (Pins + Pints)
  • Weekly Lunch + Learn programs
  • Reimbursement for professional exam fees
  • Informal study groups
  • Involvement with peer and client-facing professional associations such as AIA, A4LE, ASID, ULI, SCUP, ALA, NCIDQ, USGBC, PHIUS, HAND, WELL,  ASBO, VSBA, SMPS, IIDA and more! 

 

Build Your Career At Grimm + Parker Architects

We are dedicated to making a difference in our communities, starting with our own supportive work environment. At Grimm + Parker Architects we’re a different kind of architecture firm. It's a place where you can begin, grow, and build the career of your dreams. Over 30 years ago, Melanie Hennigan joined Grimm + Parker Architects as a newly-registered Architect. Today, she serves as President. 

We are always looking for talented people to join our team.