Architect - Renovations and Interiors

This position performs professional architectural work in the design and development of public works and related projects, leading large architectural projects through all phases of design and construction.

Essential Functions:

• Manages the design and development of construction documents for large architectural projects including coordination of full building systems and site utilities;
• Develops project budgets for assigned projects including multi-year budget forecasting and project cost tracking;
• Assists in contract development for professional services;
• Develops all phases of architectural systems, making final determinations as to structural requirements, type, capacity, location of equipment and permissible substitutions in project plans and specifications;
• Investigates and evaluates requests for large-scale departmental remodeling and reviews such requests with department personnel;
• Makes technical and physical surveys and compiles data for use in developing new projects;
• Coordinates with other departmental staff also involved in assigned projects;
• Describes manner in which work is to be performed, processes to be followed, precautions to be taken and any other special conditions peculiar to the project;
• Estimates the total hours necessary for the completion of each phase of construction;
• Determines quantity, types and costs of materials and equipment;
• Conducts periodic inspections of work in process;
• Makes final inspection of completed projects and authorizes their acceptance;
• Prepares reports;
• Oversees/leads and reviews the work of drafting/designer staff;
• Prepares construction documents in house for small to medium sized tenant improvements or small additions;
• Manages the pre-construction phase contracts for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) or Design/Build Contractor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture or other related discipline as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with principles and practices of architecture and project management for building design and construction administration.
• Experience managing building projects with construction costs usually valued at greater than $5 million dollars.
• Experience with communication in a written format.
• Experience developing and managing project budgets and schedules from preliminary scope and program information from inception through construction completion.
• Experience communicating and coordinating with project stakeholder groups.
• Experience developing scopes of work for outsourced professional design consultants and pre-construction services.
• Experience with building types to include office, legal and law enforcement, judicial, medical, community centers, libraries, industrial use structures, and other government building types.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, AutoCAD 2020 (or later version), Bluebeam, or other related software.
• Experience with current building and accessibility codes.

Licenses and Certificates: All positions require current registration as a professional Architect. At the time of application, applicants must hold current registration as a professional Architect in a jurisdiction recognized by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.