Architect/Project Manager

United States Courts; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wisconsin Western District Court is seeking an Architect/Project Manager to oversee design, construction, renovation, cyclical maintenance and tenant alterations across court facilities, including two new chambers in the Robert W. Kastenmeier U.S.

Courthouse in Madison. Responsibilities include managing the construction process with the outside A/E, reviewing submittals, coordinating with agencies, and guiding furniture layout and acquisition for the new chambers; you will create concept

Qualifications

• Extensive design and construction experience; 15 years preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in changing environments.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Experience with CAD, MS Office, Adobe, SketchUp, Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and construction for new chambers and related projects.
• Coordinate with outside A/E, review submittals, keep the project on track.
• Assist with furniture layout and acquisition plans for the new chambers.
• Create concept designs for the public, judges, and staff.
• Serve as liaison with courts, agencies, GSA, USMS, and contractors.
• Ensure adherence to court policies.
• Support special projects as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Adobe

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Job description

Court Name/Organization Wisconsin Western District Court

Overview of the Position The Architect/Project Manager oversees design, construction, renovation, remodeling, cyclical maintenance, and tenant alteration projects within the court.

Summary of Representative Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary focus will be managing the construction process for two new chambers in the Robert W. Kastenmeier U.S. Courthouse recently awarded for design.
• Duties include managing the outside AE, review of constructions submittals, assisting with coordination with all agencies, and keeping the project on track.
• Assist with any or all needs for these new chambers in Madison, Wisconsin, such as furniture layout and acquisition plans.
• Create and present concept designs for the public, judges, and staff.
• Manage space and facilities projects from start to finish.
• Act as liaison with other courts, government agencies, General Services Administration (GSA), U.S.Marshal Service, third parties, and contractors.
• Ensure court policies are followed.
• Assisting with special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications and/or Educational Requirements

• Significant experience in design, construction, and high-level finish detailing, fifteen years preferred.
• Proactive problem solver and consummate team player.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Experience using CAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Sketch- Up and Blue Beam

Court Preferred Attributes The ideal candidate will demonstrate personal characteristics that include: a professional demeanor, integrity, a strong work ethic, the ability to maintain confidentiality, and the ability to work as part of a team. In addition, the candidate is expected to be organized and detail-oriented; readily able to accept accountability for work product; flexible; and tactful. Government financial office experience is highly desired.

Employee Benefits

Federal benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and retirement benefits.

• paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• retirement benefits.
• health and life insurance
• long-term care insurance
• dental and vision insurance
• tax-deferred savings plan

Optional benefits include health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, dental and vision insurance, and a tax-deferred savings plan.

Please visit the U.S. Courts Careers page for more details.

Conditions of Employment

All application information is subject to verification. Appointment to this position is provisional, contingent upon an FBI fingerprint background check. Retention depends on a favorable suitability determination. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States. Employees must use Electronic Fund Transfer (ETF) for payroll deposit.
The Court requires employees to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

Notice to Applicants

Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments (not civil service). Excepted appointments are at will and can be terminated with or without cause.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.