Senior Architect

University of Michigan Health System; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan with match

Maternity and parental paid leaves

Job summary

The University of Michigan invites applications for a senior architectural leadership role within Facilities & Operations. You will develop programs for capital projects, lead design teams, review consultant proposals, and manage contracts while ensuring high architectural standards and alignment with university goals.

You will advise clients on planning, design, and construction and present graphics and reports for assigned projects. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture required; Master’s preferred.
• State license to practice architecture.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing design for complex projects.
• LEED Green Associate or BD+C credential.
• References supporting creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate course of action and make independent decisions on matters of significance within responsibilities.
• Develop architectural program statements and building programs for assigned capital projects.
• Evaluate proposals from consultants and participate in selection for capital projects.
• Prepare and execute contracts for engaging professional consultant firms.
• Direct activities of architects, engineers, interior designers and other professionals; conduct project meetings and track analyses.
• Develop and maintain high quality standards in architecture and manage the design process.
• Advise clients and administrators and faculty on facility planning, building design and construction.
• Prepare and oversee graphics and narrative reports and present them.

Skills

State license

Architectural leadership

LEED BD+C

Creativity references

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Job description

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Director for Design/University, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Evaluate course of action and make independent decisions on matters of significance within the scope of responsibilities, free from immediate direction.
• Develop architectural program statements and building programs for assigned capital projects.
• Evaluate proposals from consultants and participate in the selection process for assigned capital projects.
• Prepare and execute contracts for engaging professional consultant firms to develop and document assigned capital projects.
• Direct the activities of architects, engineers, interior designers, and other professionals retained for planning, programming and designing assigned capital complex projects. Conduct project meetings; responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Develop and maintain the highest quality standards in architecture, while managing the design process for assigned capital projects.
• Advise clients and administrators and faculty on criteria for facility planning, building design, and construction.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of graphics and narrative reports for assigned projects and make presentations of same.
• Review architectural and campus plans and make recommendations to assure compliance with regulatory agencies and University goals.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in architecture. (Master's degree in architecture preferred.)
• State license to practice architecture.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing the execution of design efforts for complex projects.
• LEED Green Associate or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional BD+C credential.
• References supporting creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off, including Family care, Maternity and Parental paid leaves
• Hybrid work environment
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the .

Additional Information

Facilities & Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.