Senior Architect: Campus Design & Construction Lead

The University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) invites applications for a Senior Architect. This client-facing role leads initial planning, estimation, and scheduling for construction projects, coordinating with Real Estate, Planning, Project Management, and university stakeholders to align with campus goals.

The Senior Architect will supervise design teams, prepare cost estimates, review documents, and manage multiple projects while ensuring compliance with building codes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture is required.
• Licensed Architect by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is required.
• Seven years of related work experience is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• EO-GA-48 compliance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates project programming and needs assessments with faculty, staff, and campus leadership to establish project requirements, priorities, scope, schedules, and budgets for campus improvement initiatives.
• Manages the development and review of design documents, technical specifications, and conceptual cost estimates for small capital projects.
• Analyze and evaluate proposed design scopes with AHJ to make independent decisions.
• Performs construction administration tasks, including inspections for codes and specs.
• Prepares and maintains project records and reports throughout development of construction documents.
• Direct supervision of Interior Design, Architectural Interns, CAD Drafters, and cost estimating positions.
• Conducts research, gathers data, and documents trends to maintain cost-effectiveness.
• Manages multiple project requests and schedules to meet university timelines.
• Interacts with Facilities and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure plans support university goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration

Project management

Deadline-driven

Drafting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect (TX)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) invites applications for a Senior Architect. This client-facing role leads initial planning, estimation, and scheduling for construction projects, coordinating with Real Estate, Planning, Project Management, and university stakeholders to align with campus goals.

The Senior Architect will supervise design teams, prepare cost estimates, review documents, and manage multiple projects while ensuring compliance with building codes and