Staff Architect Job Virginia Beach area,Virginia USA,Design & Architecture

General Responsibilities

Responsible for administering architectural/engineering contracts and construction contracts for school renovations (both large scale and partial), new school construction and replacement/maintenance contracts that are procured through the department. Also serves on the Architectural Selection Committee and facilitates the programming and planning phases of projects. Acts as a liaison between the school personnel who use the facilities being renovated, built, etc. and the architects, engineers and contractors who must interact with school personnel.

Monitors the progress of construction projects and authorizes appropriate monthly payments.

General Responsibilities

Essential Functions

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Conduct the daily administration of architectural and construction contracts pertaining to school design and construction
Evaluate and oversee decisions made regarding the design, construction, renovation, or potential use of existing school
Coordinate services and prepare contract
Oversee field inspections of school construction
Solicit professional architectural and engineering services; secure and evaluate proposals on school projects; make
Review drawings and specifications prior to the bidding
Assist in the initial preparation and update of the Capital Improvement
Understand public use of buildings, including safety standards, occupancy standards, and ADA accessibility standards.
Prepare project scopes, preplanning studies, and preliminary budget estimates for future
Develop recommendations for the standards of quality of all materials and equipment to be used in school projects.
Redesign administrative office space as requested by the superintendent or appropriate senior leadership.
Develop recommendations for facility modifications based on new federal and state codes and
Update informational documents (e.g., maintenance and replacement inventory, cost data, and facility history data).
Prepare School Board agenda items; make presentations regarding professional services or general construction projects.
Maintain current and comprehensive knowledge of local planning policies, procedures, city ordinances, and state
Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of architecture, design, and construction as applied to the development projects; ability to plan, lay out, and direct the work of subordinates; ability to plan projects and prepare related designs, estimates, and specifications; ability to perform difficult architectural/engineering computations and to make comprehensive recommendations on problems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, and the general public;

skill in the use of civil engineering instruments and equipment; ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to calculate complex cost estimates and prepare technical reports.

Education And Experience

Required: A bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field and at least five (5) years of experience in the architectural profession are required. Candidates must be licensed as an architect in the Commonwealth of Virginia or be eligible for and actively pursuing licensure, with the ability to obtain it within two (2) years.

Physical Requirements

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, grasping,…