Sr. Architect; Coral Gables campus

Position: Sr. Architect (Coral Gables campus)
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The Sr. Architect oversees and plans all architectural aspects of construction projects. Specifically, the Sr. Architect compiles data, and completes architectural assignments.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM (specific to Coral Gables campus)
Department Specific Functions Manage and oversee architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure compliance with University standards, budgets, schedules, and project objectives.

Lead and facilitate design reviews, providing recommendations to the University Architect and project stakeholders.

Support the development, maintenance, and implementation of campus design standards, guidelines, and architectural review processes.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and external consultants to advance project approvals and successful project delivery.

Ensure projects align with the University's mission, campus character, strategic objectives, and long-term master planning goals.

Monitor project quality, design excellence, budget adherence, schedule performance, and operational impacts throughout project execution.

Serve as a trusted advisor to the University Architect on planning, design, and campus development

Experience Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in architecture, campus planning, facilities planning, or institutional development.

Experience serving as an Owner's Representative or in a similar role within higher education, healthcare, government, or other large institutional environments.

Demonstrated experience leading projects through planning, programming, design, construction, and occupancy.

Experience managing design consultants, RFQ/RFP processes, contract administration, and design governance reviews.

Technical Knowledge Strong knowledge of Florida Building Code, life safety, accessibility, zoning, and permitting requirements.

Understanding of campus planning, sustainability, resiliency, and capital project delivery.

Familiarity with budgeting, cost control, project scheduling, and design standards implementation.

Software knowledge:
Revit, Auto Cad, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Project and Adobe suite.  Visualization and Modeling desirable. Leadership Qualifications Ability to interpret and implement campus planning and design standards.

Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation skills.

Proven ability to manage competing priorities while supporting long-term institutional objectives.

Experience collaborating with municipal agencies, regulatory authorities, consultants, and campus stakeholders.

Strong leadership, negotiation, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, matrixed organization.​

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required​Certification and Licensing:

Licensed Architect in the State of Florida

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of relevant experienceCORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Evaluates initial project requests. Coordinates and develops proposed projects’ scope and fees with design consultants. Prepares project estimates and architectural plans as assigned. Oversees project coordination with the construction team, to include aesthetics reviews, interior and exterior. Provides overall guidance on project objectives and concepts. Evaluates and reviews programmatic space planning needs and related reports. Inspects structures in the field. Writes specifications, coordinates with material manufacturers, and inspects raw materials.

Manages, coordinates, and implements Interior Design Guidelines, Interior…