Project Architect

Project Architect

Mayor Justin M. Bibb is building a team of leaders to join the Mayor's Office of Capital Projects to deliver a modern, responsive City government and advance critical investments in Cleveland's facilities and infrastructure.

The Mayor's Office of Capital Projects plays an important role in planning, designing, constructing, and preserving public assets that support City operations and improve quality of life for our residents.

This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven team and help shape the future of Cleveland to become a national model for city management and neighborhood revitalization. It is time to take our City's proud heritage to the next level by investing in homegrown talent and attracting new talent to the City. The City of Cleveland employs over 8,000 people dedicated to public service and we are looking for emerging and experienced leaders to help us move forward.

Under administrative direction, performs architectural services required in the construction, alteration, and addition to buildings. Plans, supervises, and directs assigned personnel. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Architecture:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture from a National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) accredited four-year college or university required.
• One year of full-time paid experience as a registered Architect required.
• Must be a registered Architect in the State of Ohio.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.
• Must have a working knowledge of Auto Cad 2-D and Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• A working knowledge of SharePoint and project planning software as well as good written and verbal communication skills are preferred.
• Good organization skills to handle multiple projects at the same time is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to lead and coordinate the planning, design, and execution of assigned capital projects on behalf of the City of Cleveland.
• Strong project management skills, including experience with programming, planning, RFP development, design development, consultant coordination, construction administration of capital projects designed in-house or through outside resources.
• Ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, contracts, and quality standards.
• Experience coordinating with outside architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, applicable codes, and permitting requirements.
• Experience with Design/Build, Progressive Design/Build, and Construction Manager at Risk project delivery methods
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that may include architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, construction professionals, government officials, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide projects from concept through completion.
• Commitment to design excellence and the responsible stewardship of public resources.

Current and Future Projects:

• Cleveland City Hall Exterior Restoration
• Cleveland City Hall Modernization Plan Phase1
• Fire/EMS Modernization Plan Implementation
• New Fire Stations
• Police District Stations Energy Savings Performance Contracting
• Euclid Beach Arch Relocation and Restoration
• City Maintenance Facilities Transformation Plan
• SWAT Headquarters
• East Side Public Health Clinic
• Fire/EMS Facilities Energy Savings Performance Contracting
• New West Park Cemetery Admin/Records Building
• New West Side Cemeteries Maintenance Facility
• Rockefeller Greenhouse and Urban Forestry Renovation
• 2001 Payne Avenue Renovation
• Recreation Center Glow-Up Program
• Stella Walsh Recreation Center Transformation
• New Cleveland Police Mounted Unit Facility
• Recreation Center Accessibility Improvements
• Cleveland Public Auditorium Envelope Improvements
• Cleveland Public Auditorium Systems and Interior Improvements

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.

The City's guiding principles are as follows:
Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.