Architect
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Job No: 499592
Work Type: Staff
Location: Newark/Hybrid
Categories: Facilities Management, Full Time
PAY GRADE: 33E
CONTEXT OF THE JOB:
The Office of Planning and Project Delivery is responsible for the execution of all capital project design and construction, including deferred maintenance repairs and renovations to the existing physical campus. The Architect assists in the process, development, completion, and implementation of the University’s Facilities Plan and assists in obtaining consensus about the architectural design objectives of the University. This assistance includes enabling the design and execution of the university’s planning efforts, helping to set the tone for the short- and long-range Facilities Plan, taking an integral part in the development and implementation of the University’s Capital Planning and Budgeting process, as well as ensuring the adherence of all campus building projects to the University’s Design Guidelines.
The Architect incumbent will have daily contact with the design/construction consultants the university retains for the execution of these efforts. The Architect can expect to have weekly contact with University Vice Presidents, Deans, Department Heads, and Directors of major campus units to discuss their capital needs, long term planning efforts, budgeting for future capital projects, and to collaborate during the design and planning of various projects. The incumbent may periodically have regular meetings, negotiations, and/or presentations with outside planning agencies, government bodies, planning and architectural consultants, the Board of Trustees; the Architect may occasionally meet with University students.
The Architect reports to and receives direction from the Director of Planning & Project Delivery (PPD).
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Works with senior levels of the University to establish long- and short-term facility goals.
• Works with senior levels of the University to facilitate long- and short-term financial capital goals/models.
• Makes project and planning presentations to University approval committees.
• Supports the operation of the Planning and Project Delivery office’s project managers with design and technical expertise for University design and planning services.
• Provides interior design consulting services to the campus community.
• Interacts and negotiates with committees and University and community groups.
• Implements new ideas as they pertain to design, planning, mapping, and space inventory.
• Assists in the development and implementation of improvement programs for ADA compliance and facilities design and planning.
• Manages the selection of consulting firms including architects, landscape architects, engineers, construction management firms, and planners for design and planning projects.
• Negotiates design agreements with professional consultants.
• Negotiates scope and costs of design and planning work with customers and University administrators.
• Manages the production/execution of the University’s Design Guidelines and Design Standards.
• Produces management reports and reviews and edits correspondence, reports, technical papers, and consultant contract specifications.
• Assists in the preparation of position papers and planning documents as necessary to support the sustainability of the Campus.
• Serves as the project manager for the University’s Framework/Master Plan efforts.
• Assists in the preparation of the University’s Capital Plan and provides the necessary prerequisite planning to present projects, buildings, and design issues to the appropriate review bodies.
• Coordinates with the sustainability council.
• Assists and coordinates with the Project Planning & Delivery Estimator.
• Supports the Space Manager with collection and inventory of space and occupancy data for all Campus facilities. This includes the development and maintenance of the Computer Aided Facilities Management system (CAFM) and other inter-relational databases.
• Coordinates with the Office of General Accounting’s Asset and Space Management group.
• Liaisons with Maintenance and Operations to coordinate work effrots.
• Assists the Director of PPD by taking supervisory responsibility for Campus Projects including establishing schedules for planning, design, construction, and occupancy. Supervises the coordination of project designs with users, consulting architects, engineers, and PPD.
• Provides technical review of all project design documents.
• Evaluates project impacts concerning furniture, equipment, finish, and design standards associated with the project.
• Sets up and maintains project files.
• Attends all planning and design meetings.
• Assists the Director of PPD in acting as a primary link for formal and informal community planning issues. Maintains reporting methods which ensure clear and concise information transfer to campus constituencies, the administration, and the community
• Collects and maintains appropriate drawings, maps, photographs, slides, and other documents to assist in the recording of a concise description of the University’s planning history.
• Assists the Director of PPD in all special duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, City or Urban Planning, or other related field and seven years of experience in the related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current architectural license or American Institute of Certified Planners certification preferred.
• Exceptional negotiating skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with both University personnel and outside consultants.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of competence in verbal communication and integrating skills.
• Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts with diverse groups under minimum supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and exhibit strong organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of University policies and procedure is desirable.
• Proficient computing skills with knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated understanding and consideration of the differing needs and concerns of individuals with varying identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Committed to fostering a workplace culture of belonging, where diversity is celebrated, and equity is a core value.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
• Must have valid driver’s license and regular access to private, reliable means of transportation to maneuver throughout the Newark campus and other University locations when operationally necessary.
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