University Capital Projects Architect

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks an experienced Architecture/Project Manager to lead capital improvement initiatives from concept to closeout, coordinating with campus stakeholders.

You will define building programs, manage budgets, review contracts, supervise designers and contractors, and ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and cost controls in a collaborative university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in architectural engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience.
• License to practice architecture in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned university capital improvement projects from inception through bidding, contract award, construction, and closeout.
• Assist with defining building programs, including space, equipment, and infrastructure requirements.
• Administer construction phases: review contracts, attend pre-construction conferences, perform inspections, audit payments, approve designer payments, conduct final inspections.

Skills

4-5 years of experience

Project management

Space planning

Construction cost budgeting

Contract management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering or equivalent work experience

Tools

Interscope

Job description

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks an experienced Architecture/Project Manager to lead capital improvement initiatives from concept to closeout, coordinating with campus stakeholders.

You will define building programs, manage budgets, review contracts, supervise designers and contractors, and ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and cost controls in a collaborative university environment.