Strategic City Architect — Design, Construction & Oversight

City of Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Birmingham invites an experienced Chief Architect to lead the Architecture Division within the Planning, Engineering and Permitting Department, overseeing design, construction and remodeling of city buildings.

The role supervises Architects and Plans Examiners, resolves complex technical issues, and provides oversight of contracts and project administration. Alabama licensure or NCARB eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed architect in Alabama or NCARB eligible for licensure in Alabama within six weeks.
• Experience managing a multiple project portfolio through all phases of project administration.
• Experience in procurement of design and construction services including bid and award.
• Experience ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local construction codes (ADA, EPA, IBC).
• Experience developing contract documents (owner-architect/owner-contractor).
• Experience coordinating activities and schedules with clients and staff throughout construction.
• Experience utilizing drawing software such as AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, construction, and remodeling of City building projects.
• Supervise Architects, Senior Plans Examiners, Plans Examiners, and staff.
• Resolve complex professional and technical issues; oversee contracts.
• Oversee procurement, bid and award processes for design/construction services.
• Ensure compliance with statutes and building codes across projects.

Skills

Portfolio management

Procurement & bid/award

Contract documents

Code compliance (ADA, EPA, IBC)

Scheduling coordination

AutoCAD / Revit

Education

Alabama Architect license OR NCARB licensure path

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The City of Birmingham invites an experienced Chief Architect to lead the Architecture Division within the Planning, Engineering and Permitting Department, overseeing design, construction and remodeling of city buildings.

The role supervises Architects and Plans Examiners, resolves complex technical issues, and provides oversight of contracts and project administration. Alabama licensure or NCARB eligibility is required.