Senior Architect - Design

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

Senior Architect - Design & Construction

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 16506
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT SanAntonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public researchuniversity that unites the power of higher education, biomedicaldiscovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As thethird-largest research university in Texas and a CarnegieR1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access andexcellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public healthacross South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science,engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity,business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT SanAntonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas byForbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT SanAntonio Today or on X, Instagram,Facebook,YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: Commensurate with education,experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will beaccepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/29/2026. At the discretion ofthe hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficientnumber of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

Job Summary

The Senior Architect is the initialclient-facing representative responsible for initial planning,estimating, and scheduling functions for constructionprojects. This role manages assigned projects from projectrequest through Design and will coordinate with Project Managementstaff through funding and Construction Administration. The positioncollaboratively interfaces with Real Estate, Planning, ProjectManagement, Inspections, internal AHJ, and other departments anduniversity stakeholder groups. The Senior Architect is a strategic,cross-functional role responsible for coordinating and preparingdesign documents, cost estimating, and construction administrationfor various projects.

Core Responsibilities

1. Facilitates project programming and needs assessments withfaculty, staff, and campus leadership to establish projectrequirements, priorities, scope, schedules, and budgets for campusimprovement initiatives.
2. Manages the development and review of design documents,technical specifications, and conceptual cost estimates for smallcapital projects, ensuring compliance with institutional designstandards, accessibility requirements, and long-term campusplanning goals.
3. Analyze and evaluate proposed design scopes with internalAuthority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to make independent decisionson matters of significance, free from immediate direction,conferring with supervisor as necessary.
4. Performs construction administration tasks, includingconducting inspections to review project compliance with applicablebuilding codes, accessibility codes, and adherence to projectspecifications.
5. Prepares and maintains project records and reports as requiredthroughout the development of construction documents.
6. Responsible for direct supervision of assigned staff, which mayinclude Interior Design, Architectural Interns, CAD Drafters, andcost estimating positions.
7. Conducts research, gathers data, and documents trends,strengths, and weaknesses to maintain projectcost-effectiveness.
8. Manages and prioritizes multiple project requests whileeffectively maintaining progress in accordance with standarduniversity schedule expectations.
9. Interacts with the Office of Facilities and coordinates withUniversity stakeholders and related committees to ensure spatialinformation and plans are consistent with and support broaderUniversity goals and strategies.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect Licensed by the Texas Department ofLicensing and Regulation.
• Seven (7) years of related work experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the securityand integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per TexasEO-GA-48.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Collaboration
• Project Management
• Knowledge of Building Materials, Costing Procedures, andSequential Methods of Modern Construction Practices
• Deadline-Driven
• Drafting Software: AutoCAD, Revit, etc.

Working Conditions

• Office environment. Ability to travel to and frommeetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary depending on thedepartment's needs. Exposure to outdoor elements as well as dust,dirt, and noise.

Physical Demands

• Jobs are sedentary. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds offorce to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.May be required to climb ladders, evaluate roof conditions,and enter mechanical/electrical rooms.

This position will work primarily on campus.Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check.Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record(MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must beable to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States bytime of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative actionemployer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at SanAntonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for allindividuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, genderidentity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability orgenetic information, and veteran status. The University iscommitted to the Affluent Action Program in compliance with allgovernment requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.