Architect - Military Veterans

Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0008611

Salary Range: $64,416 - $89,744

Position Summary/Description:

A SIGN -ON BONUS OF $7,192 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE :
$3,596 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $3,596 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE .

The primary purpose of this Architect is to carry out the mission of the Facilities Services Planning & Design, which seeks to support the overall goals and objectives of the university. This position will work under the direction of the Assistant Director of Design in Facilities Planning and Design.

Responsible for the planning, design and management of informal capital projects utilizing external design firms, contractors, in-house construction shops, or a combination of all and providing architectural support to other units within Facilities Services and to the University community. Typical duties involve project planning, collaboration with design professionals and design staff, development of cost estimates and managing bid negotiations for renovations on or within existing buildings. This position also prepares drawings and documentation to convey the scope of work, helps develop a fair cost estimate, and oversees project budgets. The position will occasionally manage formal capital projects. Projects range from a moderate level of complexity in scope and size to complex with phased schedules, budgets with multiple funding sources and multiple stakeholders, and coordination with outside agencies. This position is responsible for ensuring that design is completed on time and within budget while ensuring that it meets federal, state, and local building codes, as well as University guidelines & requirements with minimal disruption to on-going University activities.

Education and Experience:

Extensive knowledge of building design and construction industries and supervision of design professionals. Demonstrated experience in a related field.

Essential Skills:

Technical architectural knowledge of building design; knowledge of building systems and operation; knowledge of cost estimating; project management skills, effective communication skills including verbal and written. North Carolina Registration as Professional Architect. North Carolina Driver's License or the ability to obtain one prior to start date.

Ability to both independently and collaboratively, do estimates from both verbal project descriptions and construction drawings, as well as the ability to read drawings critically for errors and omissions. Ability to understand and interpret building codes and university regulations, effectively produce plan drawings and/or sketches, and verbally describe project scopes to fulfill code review and exemption requirements of the State Construction Office. Ability to collaborate and work through project code compliance, meet historically underutilized business requirements and other state goals and initiatives also required.

AA/EEO Statement:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.