Architect

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY seeks an Architect to oversee capital construction projects across the campus and regional facilities. The role administers projects from planning, programming, budgeting through warranty, communicating needs of user groups to designers, and ensuring timely, budget-conscious delivery.

The candidate must hold a related bachelor's degree and licensure as architect or engineer, with at least one year beyond licensure requirements, and will join the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Architect licensure or professional engineer licensure required.
• Experience in capital construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer capital construction projects from planning through warranty.
• Oversee creation of capital construction projects and documents.
• Develop project specifications and manage budgets and schedules.
• Support office functions and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Capital construction

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Title: Architect

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 02R000 - Facilities Management & Safety

Division: 4R0000 - Finance & Administration

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (40 hrs per week or more)

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 27

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Bryan Makinen

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This position is in the Division of Facilities Management & Safety. The architect administrates capital construction projects across the main campus and at regional campuses. The Capital Construction Project Administrator will be responsible for ensuring that the needs of user groups are clearly communicated to design professionals and that projects are designed to efficiently and effectively implement desired programs. That construction is accomplished timely and within budget. The position will oversee the administration of projects from initial planning, programming, and budgeting through the warranty period.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Related bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: Must have one year of experience above that required for licensure.
• Licensure & Certifications: Must be licensed as a professional architect by the State Board of Examiners and Registration of Architects, or, must be licensed as a professional engineer by the State Board of Licensure for Engineers and Land Surveyors. Must maintain a current license as a professional architect by the State Board of Examiners and Registration of Architects, OR, as a professional engineer by the State Board of Licensure for Engineers and Land Surveyors

Job Duties

• 75% - Administration of Capital Construction projects
• 10% - Creation of Capital Construction Projects
• 10% - Develop Documents and Specifications for Capital Construction
• 5% - Support the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 22 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time