Arizona State University Looking for Architect Senior – Office of the University Architect Full Time

77442BR

Campus: Tempe

Architect Senior

Job Description

Facilities Development and Management, Office of the University Architect, seeks an Architect Sr. to lead teams of hired professionals charged with project design. Develop scope of work statements, Request-for-Qualification statements and make pre-submittal presentations to design consultants. Participate in the negotiation of professional design service contracts, with outside consultants, during the procurement process for projects. Manage and oversee design consultants for projects of varying size, complexity and construction type, and during all phases of projects. Collaborate with others at all levels of the organization to ensure projects align with stated goals. Project types range from standard office renovations to bio-safety level three laboratories.

Job Family: Campus Planning & Architecture

Department Name: FDM Office of Univ Architect

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

VP Code: EVP BUSINESS & FINANCE

Scope of Search: Open

Grant Funded Position
This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range: $84,000 per year. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona

Close Date: 15-April-2022

Category: 03

Essential Duties
Manage projects in accordance with Arizona Board of Regents policies. Coordinate and manage internal and external teams of design professionals during master planning, programming, design and construction efforts of capital projects to ensure they meet the overall goals of the University. During project definition, work with stakeholders to prepare initial project scope, budget, schedule and existing conditions assessments with the assistance of internal resources prior to engaging external design professionals. This may include preparing preliminary reports, sketches, space plans or presentations. Lead the selection process for external design professionals, negotiate fee and prepare contracts ensuring cost will be within Arizona Board of Regents guidelines. Design phase oversight responsibilities include, but are not limited to, budget and schedule confirmation, and monitoring and review of consultant work to ensure that University standards and contractual requirements are met. Attend and represent the University at meetings for compliance with the Arizona Board of Regents and University policies and standards. Communicate project status to stakeholders and key project participants. Review, organize and plan project tasks and schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field and five (5) years of architectural experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Registered as an Architect in the State of Arizona OR NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) Certification and become a registered Architect in the State of Arizona within six (6) months after date of hire. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Desired Qualifications
Evidence of a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field 
Ten (10) years of architectural experience 
Demonstrated proficiency in project and contract management.
Strong organizational, time management, and verbal and written communication skills. 
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Demonstrated excellence in customer service skills. 
Experience in:

• Building systems, materials and construction methods.
• Professional design services and construction services. 
• Structural, mechanical and electrical engineering systems as they pertain to overall building construction costs. 
• Organizing and coordinating the work of others.
• Managing multiple projects and coordinating the work of a design team to ensure compliance with the architectural program statement.
• Research laboratory facilities design and construction.
• Experience in higher education or municipal government environment.

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software
• Autocad or Revit software, and Sketch up electronic sketching software
• Drafting of conceptual architectural plans
• Federal and state facility Life Safety and International Building Code requirements
• Use of Means Cost Estimating, Uni-Format/other industry construction cost guides
• LEED and current sustainability concepts 

Working Environment
Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Ability to communicate orally in the English language with customers, clients, and the public using a telephone and in-group and face-to-face, one-to-one settings. Drives University vehicle and/or cart to campus site. Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential duties. Regular review of completed tasks. Drive University vehicle.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Department Statement
ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM’s vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university’s mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.

ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package at very competitive rates to enhance the total compensation of its faculty and staff. This package includes low-cost health and life benefits to insure you and your family, a wellness program for preventative health education and screenings, a disability and leaves program for income protection, employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services, access to world-class educational opportunities at ASU/UofA/NAU at deeply discounted rates for you and your eligible dependents, disability resources for Americans with Disabilities (ADA), a retirement program with a variety of retiree benefits to ensure your financial security at the end of your career, paid vacation and holidays – and more. For more information, please visit the Office of Human Resources, Benefits website, at https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits

ASU’s comprehensive benefits package is a significant part of your overall total compensation – and ASU pays for most of it when you are a benefits-eligible employee. https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator

For more reasons to join ASU, please visit: https://cfo.asu.edu/why-work-asu

Facilities Development and Management at ASU employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States. Facilities Development and Management will not be a sponsor for this position.

This position is located at the University Services Building, 1551 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ (on Rural Road south of Apache Blvd).

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment. Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month period from date of hire.

This position is dependent on the continuation of funding from a specific source other than state appropriations. As such, this appointment may terminate when the funding is no longer available.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

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Employment Verification Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Work reference history information for 3 current and/or former supervisors will be requested at time of interview.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.