Campus Capital Projects Architect

Winston Salem State University; Columbia Heights (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston-Salem State University seeks an Architect to lead campus capital improvement projects from conception to completion. You will coordinate design, bidding, construction, and closeout, ensuring quality, cost control, and adherence to timelines.

The role requires NC architectural licensure, a degree in architectural engineering or equivalent, and 4–5 years of relevant experience. You will work with stakeholders to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience.
• License to practice architecture in North Carolina.
• Valid license to practice architecture granted by the North Carolina Board of Architecture.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned 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: review contracts, attend pre-construction conferences and progress meetings, perform construction inspections, approve contractor and designer payments, conduct final inspections and accept work for the university.
• Collect and reconcile review comments from Facilities Operations, EHS, Campus Police, and other stakeholders at all design stages.
• Ensure all closeout documents are completed and meet internal requirements.
• Provide input to initial project budgeting and assist with creation of project budget requests and required documentation.
• Track project spending, maintain detailed records, and budget control to ensure on-time, on-budget completion.
• Establish schedules, monitor project status, and ensure designers and contractors adhere to timelines.
• Participate in designer selection for all capital projects and review capital improvement projects for quality and cost control.

Skills

4–5 years of relevant experience

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering or equivalent experience

North Carolina architectural license

Job description

Winston-Salem State University seeks an Architect to lead campus capital improvement projects from conception to completion. You will coordinate design, bidding, construction, and closeout, ensuring quality, cost control, and adherence to timelines.

The role requires NC architectural licensure, a degree in architectural engineering or equivalent, and 4–5 years of relevant experience. You will work with stakeholders to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.