Architect, Architect ​/ Sr. Architect

Reporting to the Associate Director for Design

This role will involve evaluating courses of action, managing design activities, developing architectural and building programs, and maintaining quality, contract execution, client advising and report creation.

• Evaluate courses of action and make independent decisions on matters of significance within the scope of responsibilities, free from immediate direction.
• Manage the activities of architects, engineers, interior designers, and other professionals retained for planning, programming and designing assigned capital building projects.
• Develop architectural program statements, building programs and conceptual designs for assigned capital building projects.
• Maintain the highest quality standards in architecture, while managing the design process for capital building projects.
• Prepare and execute contracts for engaging professional consultant firms to develop and document capital building projects.
• Advise client administrators and faculty on criteria for facility planning, building design, and construction.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of graphics and narrative reports for programming and design projects and create presentations.

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
• 3 or more years of related experience managing the design efforts for multiple medium‑sized capital projects
• Licensed architect or qualified to take the architect licensing exam

• Generous time off, including family care, maternity and parental paid leaves
• A retirement plan that provides two‑for‑one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Long‑term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.