Licensed Architect

Position Title:

Licensed Architect

Job Description:

As a Licensed Architect, serves as project architect on City projects, and independently evaluates, selects, and applies architectural techniques, procedures and criteria in making substantial adaptations and modifications. This is a responsible position in design and construction contract administration and may require supervising other subordinate staff.

About the Position:

Salt Lake City Corporation is looking for a Licensed Architect within our Public Services Department, Architecture and Construction Management Division (ACM) Team! As a Licensed Architect, serves as Project Architect or more commonly as Project Manager, on City projects, and independently evaluates, selects, and applies architectural techniques, procedures and criteria in making substantial adaptations and modifications. This is a responsible position in design and construction contract administration and may require supervising other subordinate staff.

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Position Salary Range:

$109,686 - $/year based on qualifications and experience.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Key Responsibilities:

• In accordance with general architectural design principles and Salt Lake City Corporation Standards, is responsible for the design and completion of architectural projects. Acts as Project Manager on multi-faceted, architectural projects. Assists in the selection of architectural consultants and specifies parameters for project scopes of work. Coordinates with consultants to ensure that all plans, designs and specifications meet established Salt Lake City guidelines and project requirements.

• Prepares or supervises the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, cost and construction time estimates for the purpose of preparing bid documents. Assigns and monitors bidding process components developed by other team members and ensures compliance with established procedures.

• Determines and approves project requirements and materials necessary for various architectural projects. Reviews survey data, specifies types of laboratory tests, approves or rejects contractors’ pricing, work and payment amounts.

• Aids in the direction of the architectural staff. Distributes work assignments. Conducts performance evaluations and handles disciplinary and other personnel matters.

• Collects, reviews and oversees prepared reports pertaining to project status and completed work. Meets periodically with departmental staff to outline project status. Monitors substantial completion and close-out of projects.

• Serves as a Salt Lake City Corporation representative on joint projects and/or meets with the general public or private consultants to evaluate and resolve related problems.

• Assists in the preparation of the architectural project budgets, scopes of work, scheduling, and phasing.

• Performs construction administration. Meets with contractors to review project status and schedule. Responds to contractors’ requests for information and clarification during construction. Inspects contractors’ work for compliance with project requirements. Reviews and approves contractor submittals. Recommends, reviews and approves change orders. Reviews and approves contractor pay requests. Interprets contract documents and resolves problems during construction.

• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a five-year Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree in Architecture from a fully accredited college or…