Director of Campus Architecture & Capital Programs

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University seeks a Director for the Office of the University Architect in Tempe. You will lead capital programs, align design standards, and supervise design professionals across projects.

The role requires extensive architectural experience, Arizona licensure or NCARB, and strong leadership to drive sustainability, cost awareness, and project performance from planning through construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field.
• Fifteen (15) years of architectural experience.
• Registered as an Architect in Arizona or NCARB certification with Arizona licensure within six months.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages unit and project budgets and oversees capital program.
• Leads planning, programming, design quality, and constructability throughout projects.
• Directs A/E consultants and maintains design guideline compliance.
• Mentors OUA staff and enhances internal processes and customer service.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders and external partners across campuses.

Skills

Budget management

Staff leadership

A/E management

Contract negotiations

Sustainability

Design guidelines

Stakeholder collaboration

Project risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD / Revit

MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint

SketchUp

Photoshop

Job description

Arizona State University seeks a Director for the Office of the University Architect in Tempe. You will lead capital programs, align design standards, and supervise design professionals across projects.

The role requires extensive architectural experience, Arizona licensure or NCARB, and strong leadership to drive sustainability, cost awareness, and project performance from planning through construction.