Director, Office University Architect JR

Position: Director, Office of the University Architect JR127453
Director, Office of the University Architect Arizona State University Campus:
Tempe JR127453 End Date:
November 20, 2026 Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Job Profile

Summary:

Develops and manages unit and project budgets, as well as strategically oversees project scopes for architecture and engineering initiatives. Works closely with internal stakeholders to make staffing decisions and actively contributes to the planning and execution of construction and planning projects.

Job Description:

Facilities Development and Management, Office of the University Architect (OUA), seeks a Director to implement strategic institutional initiatives under the direction of the University Architect. This role oversees OUA team members and directly supervises the Launch Team, which initiates University capital improvement projects through architectural programming, budget development, and conceptual design. The Director guides staff and subject matter experts, including landscape architects, environmental graphic designers, interior designers, and move coordinators, in maintaining University standards for the built environment.

The Director coordinates in-house and consultant-led programming, manages staff and consultants through schematic design and design development, supports design consultant selection and contract negotiations, oversees A/E services for smaller in-house projects, maintains the University's Project Design Guidelines, and leads special projects as assigned.