Lead Campus Architect – Design & Construction

University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio seeks a Senior Architect - Design & Construction to lead client-facing planning, estimating, and scheduling for university construction projects on campus. You will coordinate with Real Estate, Planning, Project Management, Inspections, AHJ, and stakeholders to develop design documents and cost estimates.

This on-campus role requires a Bachelor of Architecture, Texas license, and at least 7 years of experience, with strong leadership, drafting software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect Licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
• Seven (7) years of related work experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• May require compliance with Texas EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates project programming and needs assessments with faculty, staff, and campus leadership to establish project requirements, priorities, scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Manages the development and review of design documents, technical specifications, and conceptual cost estimates for small capital projects, ensuring compliance with institutional design standards, accessibility requirements, and long-term campus planning goals.
• Analyze and evaluate proposed design scopes with internal AHJ to make independent decisions on matters of significance, conferring with supervisor as necessary.
• Performs construction administration tasks, including inspections to review project compliance with building codes, accessibility codes, and project specifications.
• Prepares and maintains project records and reports throughout the development of construction documents.
• Responsible for direct supervision of assigned staff, including Interior Design, Architectural Interns, CAD Drafters, and cost estimating positions.
• Conducts research, gathers data, and documents trends to maintain project cost-effectiveness.
• Manages and prioritizes multiple project requests while maintaining progress with university schedule expectations.
• Interacts with the Office of Facilities and coordinates with university stakeholders and related committees to ensure spatial information aligns with university goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Collaboration

Project Management

Deadline-Driven

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect (Texas)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The University of Texas at San Antonio seeks a Senior Architect - Design & Construction to lead client-facing planning, estimating, and scheduling for university construction projects on campus. You will coordinate with Real Estate, Planning, Project Management, Inspections, AHJ, and stakeholders to develop design documents and cost estimates.

This on-campus role requires a Bachelor of Architecture, Texas license, and at least 7 years of experience, with strong leadership, drafting software