Campus Architect Facilities Services Planning and Construction

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Facilities Services – Planning and Construction
invites applications for a
Campus Architect
to join their team on-campus. The mission of Planning and Construction is to provide all necessary professional design, planning and construction related services required to maintain and create a safe and aesthetically pleasing campus environment conducive to exceptional higher education.
This position will report to the Associate Director of Planning, Design and Construction.
The individual will provide full in-house architectural design services and cost estimating for new, remodel and maintenance type projects on UM-Campus & affiliate campuses. Supervises 3rd party contractors in the construction of such campus projects.
Provide design services and construction project management of new capital or remodel projects at the UM-affiliate campuses at Flathead Lake, Lubrecht Forest, MT. Tech. in Butte, UM Western in Dillon and Helena College in Helena.
Work with 3rd party design professionals to engage their services, contracts and scope of work. Take a leadership role in these projects and engage campus stake-holders, faculty, students and general public as required to solicit design ideas and comments. Take a leadership role in presenting projects to various campus committees for approvals at key project phases
Work in with City of Missoula permitting policies and Fire Marshall’s office as well as conformance with State of Montana, Board of Regents and Commissioner of Higher Education’s policies and procedures
Work with the State Historic Preservation Office on all campus heritage properties being remodeled and/or added to.
Maintain and file project communication, budgets, drawings and specifications, completion and Operation Manual files
Prepare and submit Project Authority requests to the Board of Regents, Commissioner’s Office and State A/E office for projects
Prepare and maintain the list of projects required for the biennial Long-Range Building Program (LRBP)
Be a leader in advocating high design and aesthetic standards for the overall campus infrastructure. Contribute to campus design standards to achieve these goals
Oversee, supervise and manage work load of staff and provide technical direction to staff on building codes, design, finishes, specifications and details
Provide initial conceptual design for new projects that campus leadership is thinking about and needs help with planning and budget formulation
Other assigned duties include:
Maintain & update campus maps in AutoCad to reflect changes made to underground utilities, tunnels, sidewalks, grounds and buildings.
Develop and maintain CAD standards for drawings done in-house using Autocad software, latest edition.
Maintain and update the Campus Design Standards in coordination with other Planning, Design and Construction staff, Facilities trades and custodial supervisors and UM engineers.
Maintain and add to the existing AutoCad construction details manual for in-house staff to use.
Prepare schematic and construction drawings, cost estimates and specifications for construction projects for campus departments as required. Provide contract administration for these projects.
Provide 3D renderings in SketchUp or similar software for campus projects.
Maintain electronic file management and archiving of completed campus projects on facilities servers for easy access by other Facilities staff.
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Required Skills
Knowledge on IBC Building Code, ADAAG standards, Energy Code, LEED or similar Green standards, basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing code
Exceptional planning skills and construction knowledge
Ability to effectively communicate ideas and plans to the campus community
Auto-CAD 2019 proficiency
MS Office suite proficiency
Ability to use Sketchup or other 3D modelling software is a bonus.
Experience with architectural concepts, practices, procedures, construction documents, specifications, materials and construction practices
Experience managing approval process through local municipalities. Full understanding and working knowledge of construction practices, building and life/safety codes for compliance
Ability to execute projects using off-campus contractors and Facilities Services shops
Provide design drawings and documents that clearly communicate the projects intent. Ability to prepare cost estimates for construction projects of various sizes. Adherence to UM design standards.
Experience assisting with LRBP projects, FCI reports and major deferred maintenance items on campus.
Ability to inspect campus buildings and other infrastructures and identify defects and propose remedial action. Ability to cost estimate these proposals is required.
Establish achievable deadlines for various tasks assigned by supervisor.
Takes a leadership role in project development. Ambitious self-starter with get-it-done attitude, who strives for results and performs well under pressure.
Ability to multi-task, communicate with excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills, problem-solving abilities
Familiarity with design-bid-build and alternative delivery methods like GCCM, Design-Build, Public-Private-Partnerships
Minimum Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and/or 5 years’ post-graduation experience in an architectural design office or Public institution setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position
Possess a Montana architects license or ability to obtain license within 6 months of accepting this position
Be LEED certified or similar Green Building certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of accepting position
Preferred Qualifications
Masters of Architecture degree
Ten years working experience as an architect and/or Facilities administrator
Revit experience
Familiar with Mass Timber construction
Position Details
Position Title:
Campus Architect (Associate Planner)
Position Number:
NEW
Department:
Facilities Services – Planning and Construction
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.
Salary:
$38.462/hr –
Not eligible for overtime
Union Affiliation:
None
Probationary Period:
Six months minimum
Benefits Include
Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:
References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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