Director, Office of the University Architect

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University, Facilities Development and Management, seeks a Director to lead the Office of the University Architect at the Tempe campus. You will supervise the Launch Team and guide architectural programming, budget development, and conceptual design, ensuring design quality and cost awareness.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Architecture or related field with extensive architectural experience and professional registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of experience in the area, including two years of managerial experience.
• Registered as an Architect in AZ or NCARB certification; become AZ registered within six months of hire.
• Fifteen years of architectural experience and strong leadership in project teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee OUA team and Launch Team through programming, budget development and conceptual design.
• Coordinate in-house and consultant-led programming; manage staff and consultants through schematic design and design development.
• Lead special projects and ensure adherence to University standards for built environment.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Five plus years of architectural experience

Tools

AutoCAD or Revit

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Sketch-Up

Photoshop

Job description

Director, Office of the University Architect

Campus: Tempe

JR127453

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Facilities Development and Management, Office of the University Architect (OUA), seeks a Director to implement strategic institutional initiatives under the direction of the University Architect. This role oversees OUA team members and directly supervises the Launch Team, which initiates University capital improvement projects through architectural programming, budget development, and conceptual design. The Director guides staff and subject matter experts, including landscape architects, environmental graphic designers, interior designers, and move coordinators, in maintaining University standards for the built environment. The Director coordinates in-house and consultant-led programming, manages staff and consultants through schematic design and design development, supports design consultant selection and contract negotiations, oversees A/E services for smaller in-house projects, maintains the University's Project Design Guidelines, and leads special projects as assigned.

• Partner with the University Architect to advance the University’s capital program by providing leadership in planning, programming, design quality, constructability, sustainability, cost awareness, and project performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to University leadership, project teams, consultants, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Establish clear project objectives, scope, design intent, performance expectations, early cost intelligence, and risk awareness before projects advance into design and construction.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

This position is based at ASU’s Tempe campus but will require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.

Salary Range

$145,000 - $149,000 annually commensurate of experience and education. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or related field
• Fifteen (15) years of architectural experience
• Registered as an Architect in the State of Arizona OR, Professional registration in another state with NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) Certification and become a registered Architect in the State of Arizona within six (6) months after date of hire.

Experience in:

• Managing project teams/design professionals through all phases of a project.
• Managing multiple projects and coordinating the work of design professionals to ensure compliance with the architectural program statement.
• Production of Construction Documents and Specifications.
• Organizing and coordinating the work of others.
• Improvement of staff technical skills and project responsibilities.
• Schematic Design and Programming.
• Architectural Technical Detailing.
• Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FFE).
• Design Professional Contract Negotiation.
• Sustainability/ LEED.
• Zoning and Municipality Coordination.

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint software applications.
• Sketch-Up electronic sketching software application.
• PhotoShop software application.
• Autocad or Revit software.
• Architectural programming processes/protocols.
• Architecture and architectural design principles, practices and techniques.
• Building systems, materials and construction methods.
• Federal and state facility Life Safety and International Building Code requirements.
• Use of Means Cost Estimating, Uni-Format/other industry construction cost guides.
• Requirements for acquiring professional design services and construction services in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Board of Regents policy.
• Structural, mechanical and electrical engineering systems as they pertain to overall building construction costs.

Department Statement:

ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM’s vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university’s mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.

Fingerprint (Safety and Security)

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of all background, including fingerprint checks.

Driving Requirement:

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This NewAmerican University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco‑free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

About Arizona State University

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