Architect; Office of Bond & Construction Management BCM Dept., Unclassified Position

Architect (Office of Bond & Construction Management [BCM] Dept., Unclassified Position)### Architect (Office of Bond & Construction Management [BCM] Dept., Unclassified Position)
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1500 MARILLA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
December 2, 2026 (29 days left to apply):
26-29544
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** Job Summary
** Serves in a staff position for the design and construction of City projects including all aspects of planning, design, bid preparation, cost estmation, and monitoring of construction compliance
** Job Description
** Overview The Architect position with the City of Dallas supports all phases of architectural work, from programming through construction administration. The role requires broad knowledge of construction standards to effectively serve as the Owner’s Representative for multiple design and construction projects. Responsibilities include implementing City facility requirements, supporting sustainability goals, assessing existing buildings, and continually improving building performance for major renovations and new construction.
** Essential Functions*
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* * Directs the architectural design process for new construction and renovation projects, to meet operational needs and priorities of the City’s end-user groups.
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* * Coordinate all aspects of City’s procurement process for evaluation and selection of design consultant contracts and solicitation of construction cost proposals and facilitate recommended services proposals for contract award.
** 3
* * Negotiate contract scope requirement details and deliverables. Oversee the contracting process by developing plans and specifications, handling bids, and assisting in contractor selection and quality control.
** 4
* * Develop and implement project schedule and budget to maintain the Owner’s approved planned scope of work
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* * Direct architectural design process for renovation and new construction projects and support operational needs and priorities of the City’s stakeholders.
** 6
* * Perform preliminary review and evaluation of design solution proposals for code compliance, accessibility and long-term durability and life cycle maintainability
** 7
* * Assist consultant with review of construction documents for Bldg. Permit process
** 8
* * Review and approve consultant Invoices and contractor Payment Applications; confirm progress achieved on both design and construction to support payment
** 9
* * Maintain audit-ready records on all design and construction contracts.
** 10
* * Prepare and present regular Reports in various formats for accurate dissemination of project scope, schedule, budget, as necessary to communicate current status.
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* * Attend continuing education and related training seminars to ensure State of Texas licensing requirements are maintained  
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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* * Demonstration of effective verbal and written communication skills, along with an ability to achieve productive working relationships among project team members.
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* * Ability to constructively coordinate work processes with consultants, contractors, and city staff as a project management priority to Budget and Schedule objectives,
** 3
* * An ability to assess existing conditions to determine what scope of repairs is necessary to maintain Life Safety Code requirements - structural, MEP, and fire suppression systems- as well as identify sources of water infiltration
** 4
* * General knowledge of Building Code…