Campus Architect: Lead Capital Projects & Design

Critical Playground LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston-Salem State University seeks an Architect to manage capital improvement projects from inception through closeout, define building programs, and oversee budgets and contracts. The role requires a Bachelor’s in architectural engineering or equivalent, 4–5 years of experience, and a NC architectural license.

Strong coordination with campus departments is essential. This permanent, full-time position follows a standard schedule with potential after-hours support for contractor coordination,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience.
• Valid license to practice architecture in the state of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned university capital improvement projects from inception through bidding, construction contract award, construction, and closeout.
• Assist with defining building programs, including requirements for space, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Administer construction phases of projects including reviewing and processing contracts.
• Attend pre-construction conferences and progress meetings.
• Perform construction inspection and auditing of contractor payments.
• Review designer and contractor payments and conduct final inspections on behalf of the university.
• Coordinate with Facilities Operations, EHS, Campus Police and other campus stakeholders at all design stages.
• Ensure closeout documents are complete and budget tracking is maintained.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering or equivalent

Job description

Winston-Salem State University seeks an Architect to manage capital improvement projects from inception through closeout, define building programs, and oversee budgets and contracts. The role requires a Bachelor’s in architectural engineering or equivalent, 4–5 years of experience, and a NC architectural license.

Strong coordination with campus departments is essential. This permanent, full-time position follows a standard schedule with potential after-hours support for contractor coordination,