Senior Architect (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Unclassified Position)

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dallas is seeking a Senior Architect to manage design and construction for large-scale Capital Improvement projects across the City. You will lead architectural design, cost estimation, and coordination with consultants to ensure compliant, timely delivery of buildings and systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, licensure, and 4+ years of experience; you will oversee budgets, schedules, and project close-out, working with diverse internal stakeholders to meet city

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
• Four (4) years of licensed architect experience including familiarity with construction cost estimating, CAD drafting, project administration, project scheduling.
• Valid driver's license and current architecture license per Texas Board or NCARB.
• Must pass TSA background check and meet all qualification notations in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Directs architectural design process on renovation and new construction projects; manages design consultant selection and budgeting.
• Reviews designs for code compliance and maintains permit-ready documents; develops project schedules and manages scope and budget.
• Manages construction and implementation; coordinates construction documents for bid; oversees award process with design consultants.
• Reviews consultant invoices and pay applications; maintains audit-ready records; manages close-out and occupancy turnover.
• Serves as resource to tenants and developers on City of Dallas projects; handles information requests for permits and approvals.
• Supervises subordinates and interns; monitors timesheets, performance, and training.
• Drafts and presents reports on scope, schedule, budget, and status.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders on emergency management, security, IT, operations, and facilities management.

Skills

Project management

Architectural design

Cost estimating

CAD drafting

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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Job Summary

Serves as a project manager for the design and construction of City projects including all aspects of planning, design, bid preparation, cost estimation, and monitoring of construction compliance.

Job Description

The Senior Architect manages, oversees, and supervises the design, construction, and related architectural functions for the development and delivery of large-scale Capital Improvement projects for the City. Serves as the key design professional for buildings, systems, signage, utility requirements, and ADA issues for projects across the City.

Essential Functions

• Directs, oversees, and supervises architectural design process on both renovation and new construction projects; manages design consultant selection, contracting process, and compilation of accurate stakeholder requirements.
• Reviews, checks, and evaluates designs for code compliance and maintains documents for permit process; designs and implements project schedules while protecting original scope of work and budget; adjusts scope, schedule, and budget as approved during design process.
• Manages construction and implementation process on both renovation and new construction projects; coordinates and issues construction documents for public bid process; manages City of Dallas approval process for award of construction contract, construction scope, schedule, and budget in partnership with design consultants.
• Reviews and approves consultant invoices and construction pay applications; confirms progress achieved on both design and construction to support payment; coordinates internal approval process and maintains audit‑ready records on both design and construction contracts; manages close‑out and turnover of projects for occupancy.
• Serves as professional resource to tenants, design consultants, and developers as non‑City owned projects are scoped, designed, and built on City of Dallas property; handles, fields, and processes frequent requests for information on how to initiate, gain departmental approval, achieve City of Dallas building permit, and satisfy all close‑out and turnover requirements.
• Manages, oversees, and directs the work of subordinates, including recently matriculated interns who are learning the profession and industry, monitors and checks timesheets, work product, performance evaluations, and level of their understanding of department responsibilities in design, construction, project acceptance, close‑out, and occupancy.
• Drafts, prepares, and presents reports in various forms for accurate dissemination of project scope, schedule, budget, and status.
• Serves as internal resource for contracting, accounts payable, architectural archives, and potential design and construction ideas, coordinates with all internal stakeholders on emergency management, security, info technology, operations, maintenance, accessibility, and facilities management in support of architectural projects.
• Attends and conducts training seminars and other meetings to ensure continuing education is obtained and all licensing requirements are up to date for Architects performing work in the City.
• Performs all other work as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited university.

Experience

Four (4) years’ experience as a licensed architect, including familiarity with construction cost estimating, CAD drafting, project administration, project scheduling, building materials, and methods of construction.

Equivalency

• High school diploma or GED plus eight (8) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Associate degree plus six (6) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field plus six (6) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Master's degree (or higher) in Architecture from an accredited university plus two (2) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

Licenses

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Current License issued by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners OR architect license from other state(s) with a certificate from the National Council of Architectural Registration Board.

Other Requirements

• Must pass the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check.
• Minimum Qualification Notation: All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments - for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of Architecture design and implementation.
• Knowledge of the building and construction process.
• Knowledge of regulatory and legal issues related to building design and construction.
• Knowledge of design systems and software.
• Knowledge of project management.
• Ability to supervise, direct, manage and oversee subordinate staff ensuring training, certifications, and quality work.
• Ability to determine code requirements, design, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system design.
• Ability to manage budget, grant, and bond programs.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Salary Range

$85,176.00 - $106,475.20

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.