Architect III | Iowa State University - Military Veterans

Position Title: Architect III Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experience. Licensed Architect in the State of Iowa. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working on higher education remodeling projects Experience preparing construction project cost estimates, construction documents, specifications, addenda, and construction administration documents Knowledge and experience using AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Excel Experience understanding and using the IBC - International Building Codes and the ADA - Standards for Accessible Design Experience working with mechanical and electrical engineers and interior designers for coordination of their construction documents with architectural documents Experience preparing a technical submission for State Fire Marshalls Experience working with and understanding environmental health & safety issues Job Description: Summary An Architect III will provide professional architectural services to meet the scope of university requestors for remodeling and renovation projects. This includes the preparation of estimates, construction documents, and specifications for bidding and construction. Completes architectural assignments and tasks independently. May be design lead for small number of staff working on projects. Example of Duties Interacts with university staff and faculty to develop project scope. Develops architectural schematic design, design development, and construction documents and management duties for a variety of renovation project types. Researches and selects materials required for architectural projects. Coordinates mechanical, electrical, structural engineering, and interior design elements into development of construction documents and specifications. Prepares final architectural plans to ensure compliance with building codes and ADA requirements. May supervise student interns working on projects. Level Guidelines Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISUs mission and department or work unit goals Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team) May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist Provides guidance to students Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Appointment Type: Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Pay Grade: PS810 Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by February 9 , 2025 . If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Original Posting Date: January 27, 2025 Posting Close Date: Job Requisition Number: R16302