Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Looking for Campus Architect (15227) Full Time

Department: 724260 – Facilities Management

Job Posting Description:

SIUE Facilities Management is accepting applications for the position of Campus Architect. Under the direction of the Facilities Management Director, with considerable independence, the Campus Architect is the University liaison with Architectural/Engineering firms commissioned to design new or do renovations to the campuses. The successful candidate establishes University design guidelines and is the building code Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and the final decision maker on behalf of the University regarding designs and construction changes.

Furthermore, this position is the Board of Trustees Architect for review of 100% Contract Documents, attends all design and construction meetings and observes construction.  Additionally, the Campus Architect supervises Facilities Management internal Architects & Engineers along with verifying that work is timely, recommends solutions to current design projects and verifies user’s needs are met. 

Further duties will be added based on the needs of the department.

This is a current Administrative/Professional vacancy at SIUE. The position posting will be closed to applicants at end of day, 11:59 pm CST, on the posting end date. 

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Must be a Licensed Architect in the State of Illinois (or registration in a state with reciprocity with Illinois and have an Illinois Architect License within 6 months of higher).
• Fifteen (15) years professional experience, ten (10) of which must be as a licensed architect and five (5) of which must be as a project manager with supervision of professional staff.
• Experience with the renovation and maintenance of institutional type buildings.
• Experience with interior space planning, renovation, and design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in managing A/E consultants, design, construction process and well versed with contracting documentation and language.
• Thorough understanding of Building and Life Safety Codes including accessibility requirements.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Posting Salary: $110,000/Annual

Appointment Type: Permanent

Location: SIU Edwardsville Main Campus

Posting End Date: 06/06/2023

Required Documents:
Cover Letter, References, Resume, Transcripts