Senior Design Specialist

Senior Design Specialist – University of North Texas, Denton, TX

Salary: $51,744 - $64,648
FTE: 1.000000
Retention Eligibility: TRS Eligible

The Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction (FPDC) team at the University of North Texas seeks a Senior Design Specialist to support high-impact campus transformation projects. The role manages design and construction phases, prepares estimates, coordinates consultants, and ensures compliance with specifications, schedules, and budgets.

• Provide management oversight for all phases (programming, design, construction) of projects, coordinating consultants, contractors, materials, and equipment.
• Prepare estimates, drawings, and specifications for facilities personnel or contract work.
• Work under supervision of the Campus Planning Manager.
• Oversee team including student design assistants; assignments are broad and require creativity.

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or related field and four years of professional, related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Physical ability to access work areas that may be confined or elevated.
• Proficiency in selected software (e.g., CAD, Revit) may be required.

Not specified.

Valid Texas driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment; vehicle insurance coverage as required.

• Manage interior renovation and site projects – ensuring specification compliance, schedule adherence, and budget control.
• Develop estimates, schematic designs, design development, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with UNT departments, ITSS, and facilities maintenance teams.
• Utilize project management software and CAD (AutoCAD/Revit) to produce progress reports and documentation.
• Act as in-house AutoCAD/Revit expert, provide training, and maintain best‑practice manuals.
• Complete duties in a timely, self‑directed manner; uphold the core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence.

Includes: communication with others, using ladders/stairs/scaffolding, lifting up to 20 lbs, moving about work sites, operating machinery, operating vehicles, performing repetitive motions, and maintaining a primarily seated/standing position.

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm;
Friday 7:30 am – 2:30 pm.

Yes.

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references. Additional references may be added after application submission.

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The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit – and takes action to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities.