Project Architect

University Of Idaho; Moscow, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho is seeking a seasoned professional to lead capital design and construction projects in Moscow, ID. You will manage design development, documentation, and construction oversight, coordinating with architects, engineers, landscape architects, consultants, and regulators to meet budget and code requirements.

Five years of practice in architecture, engineering, or landscape architecture are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering or Landscape Architecture.
• Five years practicing architecture, engineering or landscape architecture.
• Experience with design, construction and/or project management in large institutional settings.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital design and construction projects from inception to completion, including developing project plans, timelines and budgets.
• Create innovative and functional architectural, engineering, and environmental designs that meet requirements, regulatory standards and budget constraints.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and review planning, drawings, specifications and construction documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and resolve design, construction, and technical issues to ensure timely solutions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members.

Skills

Space utilization

Cost estimation

Construction contracts

Plans & specifications review

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering or Landscape Architecture

Tools

CADD

3-D modeling

Job description

This position provides a wide range of architectural, engineering, landscape, planning, and environmental project design, and project management and administration services. Working closely with clients, architects, engineers, landscape architects, planning and design consultants, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders, this position ensures that the university’s capital design and construction projects meet both aesthetic and functional requirements while adhering to budgetary and regulatory constraints. This position will coordinate various aspects of the project, including design development, documentation, construction oversight, and ensuring compliance with building codes, zooming regulations and other legal requirements.

Duties may include:

• Lead capital design and construction projects from inception to completion, including developing project plans, timelines and budgets
• Create innovative and functional architectural, engineering, and environmental designs that meet the university’s requirements, regulatory standards and budgetary constraints
• Collaborate closely with clients, architects, engineers, professional consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders
• Prepare and review planning, architectural, engineering, landscape architectural, and other proposals, drawings, specifications and construction documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Identify and resolve design, construction, and technical issues that may arise during a project, ensuring timely and effective solutions
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members
• Five years practicing architecture, engineering or landscape architecture
• Professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Space utilization and planning principles
  • Cost estimating techniques
  • Preparation of construction contracts and documents
  • Analysis of plans and specifications for conformance with building codes and standards

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering or Landscape Architecture

Required Other

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

Additional Preferred

• Current, valid State of Idaho professional registration or license in Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture or eligible for reciprocal registration as provided by Idaho Code
• Experience on design, construction and/or project management groups that maintain and operate a system of buildings and structures in support of the strategic goals of a large institution or organization
• Experience using computer applications commonly used in architecture, engineering and landscape architecture (e.g., CADD , 3-D modeling and other rendering software)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employee Category

Employee Category Exempt

Pay Range

Pay Range $80,000 or higher, commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

FTE

1

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/17/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• List of References
• Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Academic Careers
  • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Chronicle
  • Facebook
  • HigherEd/Academic Impressions
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
  • Indeed.com
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn
  • Newspaper
  • Other Venue
  • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
  • University of Idaho Website
  • University of Idaho Daily Register
  • University of Idaho Employee
  • Word of Mouth
  • Militaryjob.com
  • DSPSjobs.com
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No