Licensed Architect
Salt Lake City Corporation
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Job summary
Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking a Licensed Architect to serve as Project Architect/Project Manager on City projects within the Public Services Department. The role requires evaluating and applying architectural techniques and supervising staff, with responsibilities including design, budgeting, and construction administration.
The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $109,686 to $129,042 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.
Qualifications
- Five-year Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture; or waiver if licensed by State Board.
- Utah Licensed Architect registration; reciprocity for out-of-state applicants within six months.
Responsibilities
- Design and complete architectural projects per Salt Lake City standards; act as Project Manager on multi-faceted projects.
- Prepare or supervise bid documents; oversee bidding and ensure procedures.
- Determine project requirements and materials; review surveys and pricing.
- Direct architectural staff; assign work and evaluate performance.
- Monitor project status; ensure timely completion and close-out.
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Job description
As a Licensed Architect, serves as project architect on City projects, and independently evaluates, selects, and applies architectural techniques, procedures and criteria in making substantial adaptations and modifications. This is a responsible position in design and construction contract administration and may require supervising other subordinate staff.
Licensed Architect
As a Licensed Architect, serves as project architect on City projects, and independently evaluates, selects, and applies architectural techniques, procedures and criteria in making substantial adaptations and modifications. This is a responsible position in design and construction contract administration and may require supervising other subordinate staff.
Salt Lake City Corporation is looking for a Licensed Architect within our Public Services Department, Architecture and Construction Management Division (ACM) Team! As a Licensed Architect, serves as Project Architect or more commonly as Project Manager, on City projects, and independently evaluates, selects, and applies architectural techniques, procedures and criteria in making substantial adaptations and modifications. This is a responsible position in design and construction contract administration and may require supervising other subordinate staff.
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$109,686 - $129,042.00/year based on qualifications and experience.
- Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Paid vacation and personal leave
- Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
- Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
- A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
- Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
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- In accordance with general architectural design principles and Salt Lake City Corporation Standards, is responsible for the design and completion of architectural projects. Acts as Project Manager on multi-faceted, architectural projects. Assists in the selection of architectural consultants and specifies parameters for project scopes of work. Coordinates with consultants to ensure that all plans, designs and specifications meet established Salt Lake City guidelines and project requirements.
- Prepares or supervises the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, cost and construction time estimates for the purpose of preparing bid documents. Assigns and monitors bidding process components developed by other team members and ensures compliance with established procedures.
- Determines and approves project requirements and materials necessary for various architectural projects. Reviews survey data, specifies types of laboratory tests, approves or rejects contractors’ pricing, work and payment amounts.
- Aids in the direction of the architectural staff. Distributes work assignments. Conducts performance evaluations and handles disciplinary and other personnel matters.
- Collects, reviews and oversees prepared reports pertaining to project status and completed work. Meets periodically with departmental staff to outline project status. Monitors substantial completion and close-out of projects.
- Serves as a Salt Lake City Corporation representative on joint projects and/or meets with the general public or private consultants to evaluate and resolve related problems.
- Assists in the preparation of the architectural project budgets, scopes of work, scheduling, and phasing.
- Performs construction administration. Meets with contractors to review project status and schedule. Responds to contractors’ requests for information and clarification during construction. Inspects contractors’ work for compliance with project requirements. Reviews and approves contractor submittals. Recommends, reviews and approves change orders. Reviews and approves contractor pay requests. Interprets contract documents and resolves problems during construction.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Possession of a five-year Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree in Architecture from a fully accredited college or university. Exception: The educational requirement may be waived providing the candidate has achieved registration as a Licensed Architect by meeting the State Board’s requirement for qualifying experience.
- Registration as a Licensed Architect by the State of Utah. Out-of-state applicants must obtain registration as a Licensed Architect in the State of Utah under reciprocity agreement recognized by the State of Utah within six months of employment. Four years’ paid work experience as an Architectural Project Manager including experience in architectural graphic design and drawing.
- Ability to lead, develop, and support other team members, use computers and applicable software, prepare and present complex reports in written and oral form, and effectively interface with contractors and the general public.
- Ability to perform field analysis and to make appropriate design decisions.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
- Working knowledge of common industry software and products such as Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit, Microsoft Office products, Smartsheet, Cartegraph, Workday, Procore, scheduling applications, and Power BI.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of Space Planning.
- Demonstrated experience and expertise executing historical preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and/or reconstruction projects in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior\'s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
- Experience converting Point Cloud Models into Architectural Building Information Models (BIM).
- Membership in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) or equivalent organization.
- Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium weights up to 50 pounds. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, and bending in the performance of field site inspection duties. Extended exposure to computer visual display terminals. Exposure to construction sites and inherent hazards of such sites and outdoor conditions.
- Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior and the demands of the position.
- Next step is Senior Architect, reached by competitive bidding.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
POSITION SALARY RANGE
109,686 - 129,042.00
DEPARTMENT
Public Services
Full Time/Part Time
Full time
Scheduled Hours
40
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