Architect- Senior - Office of Planning, Design, & Construction

Socket.dev; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SER-Office of Planning, Design, and Construction on Main Campus Jackson seeks a Senior Architect to lead project design from concept to completion. You will collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure codes, budgets, and timelines are met.

A Bachelor's degree in architecture and five years of related experience are required, along with a Mississippi Architect license and a valid driver's license. LEED is preferred for advanced facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture and five (5) years of architect, designing, or engineering experience.
• Mississippi Architect license and valid driver’s license.
• LEED certification is preferred for healthcare/university projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with user groups to translate business outcomes into facility solutions.
• Oversee design drawings and specifications for construction documents.
• Utilize graphics software to delineate planning concepts (e.g. Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, PowerPoint).
• Lead and develop assigned design staff and communicate vision and strategy to teams.
• Adhere to hospital design guidelines and applicable codes and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Design proficiency

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Photoshop

Job description

Job Requisition ID:

R00054102

Job Category:

Professional and Technical

Organization:

SER-Office of Planning, Design, and Construction

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Architect- Senior - Office of Planning, Design, & Construction

Job Summary:

This position leads the design and planning of projects and assists with the implementation of projects from concept to completion. Collaborates with internal and external teams on projects, ensuring adherence to codes, budgets, and timelines. Prepares and reviews design and pricing for projects.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in architecture and five (5) years of architect, designing, or engineering experience.

Certifications, Licenses, or Registration Required

Valid Mississippi driver’s license. Architect license from Mississippi State Board of Architecture.

Preferred Qualifications

Academic medical, healthcare, or university design experience. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstration of proficiency in planning and design, knowledge of design practices and principles and applicable codes and standards. Excellent communication skills, including ability to present information and respond accurately and concisely to inquiries. Ability to professionally manage both internal and external design staff. High attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Works with user groups on planning and design including review of business outcomes and working to translate those outcomes into facility solutions. Use master plans to link business outcomes to facility use.
• Oversee the production of design and working drawings and specifications; ensures accuracy and completeness of project drawings prior to approval of construction documents.
• Effectively and efficiently utilize graphics and presentation software to delineate planning concepts (e.g. sketch-up, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, and PowerPoint).
• Supervises, leads and develops assigned team. Articulates vision, planning and business strategy at all levels.
• Utilizes FGI design guidelines for hospitals and outpatient facilities and Joint Commission requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of codes and regulations, including international building code, NFPA 101, OSHA, ADA, ASHRAE 90.1,SWPPP, and other special requirements of the building types associated with an academic medical center (e.g., Healthcare, Research Labs, University Campus Buildings, etc.)
• Responsible for maintaining UMMC design standards and space program.
• Interfaces with relevant parties to resolve problems and maintain progress; informs executive leaders of key activities and makes periodic progress reports.
• Works collaboratively with Planning, Design, and Construction team to review and approve design and construction drawings and apply UMMC project delivery processes to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional travelling to offsite locations, constant bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more).

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

Yes

Pay Class:

Salary

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Day

Grant Funded:

No

Job Posting Date:

09/18/2026