Architect, Sr

Salary: $93,240.00 - $139,860.00 Annually
Location : Glendale, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-4062
Department: Engineering
MUNIS- Org Description: Cip Administration
Opening Date: 02/10/2025
Closing Date: 3/10/2025 11:59 PM Arizona
Hours per Week: 40

Description
The City of Glendale's generous benefits package includes:

Leave Accruals

• Vacation: 17 days annually, up to 24 days annually based on years of service
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave: 14 days per year

Retirement- Arizona State Retirement System

• Mandatory employee contributions of 12.27% are matched by the City.

Medical

• Three options administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona. The city contributes $1,000 annually to Health Savings Account when high deductible health plan is selected.
• Healthcare Cost Reduction incentives up to $360/year are available to participating employees.
• Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program.

Dental

• Two options administered by Delta Dental

Vision

• Administered by United Healthcare

Life

• City paid life insurance equal to annual salary rounded to nearest thousand.

Under the supervision and general direction of the City Architect, performs administrative and professional architecture work for a variety of technical architectural tasks and project types.
Essential Functions

Supports the City's Capital Improvement Program for vertical construction/remodeling projects including but not limited to office buildings, fire/police stations, libraries, historical preservations, community centers and court buildings.

Performs project management, coordination, and administration of contracts for architectural studies, design, and construction projects by preparing solicitation documents, evaluating and recommending contract awards, issuing Notices to Proceed, processing submittals, progress payments, change orders, directives and project close out documentation.

Participates in identifying the required architectural, engineering, contractor, and specialized consultant services for projects in the Capital Improvement Program. Develops scopes of work for consultants, negotiates fees, and manages the consultant contracts.

Reviews, evaluates, and approves Architectural studies, designs. or plans for area of assignment in compliance with City of Glendale design standards/requirements.

Prepares written and oral reports for City management, other departments, and the public. May be required to present at City Council Workshop and voting meetings. Presents projects to the public at other meetings.

Coordinates communication of architectural issues within the department and organization.

Maintains technical or professional knowledge through such means as attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending classes, or participating in developmental activities.

Follows personnel and department policies and operating procedures; demonstrates respect, tact, and courtesy to coworkers, contractors, consultants, and public.

Represents the City on professional and technical committees when applicable.

Provides technical architectural recommendations, advice, and guidance to management and other City departments.

Coordinates with Engineers and CIP Project Managers to successfully implement projects.

Conducts technical reviews and provides recommendations regarding schedules, studies, designs, and reports prepared by consulting Architects.

Resolves field construction, design and programming problems by analyzing issues and implications of resolution and conveys solutions to partner departments.

Assists in the development of the department, division, and capital improvement plan budget.

May develop smaller architectural projects "in-house," creating construction documents and specifications.

Assists in supporting other departments in their short-and long-range planning, budgeting, and implementation of the Facilities Asset Management Program

Participates in the development planning process when requested.

Responds to and resolves citizen inquires and complaints.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience as a professional Architect to include experience managing building projects. One (1) year of lead or supervisory experience preferred.
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
Knowledge of:

• The theory, principles, and practices of architecture, universal design, space planning, interior architecture and ergonomics
  
• Professional literature and sources of information for the discipline in area of assignment
  
• Research and statistical methods and procedures applied to discipline in area of assignment
  
• Project contracts and project delivery methods to include, job order contracting, construction manager at risk, design bid build, design build, etc.
  
• Project management and supervisory practices
  
• City and state laws, ordinances, statutes, and regulations governing municipal architecture
  
• Basic contract law, bond, and insurance requirements
  
• Municipal capital planning and life cycle analysis

Ability to:

• Prepare and monitor project budgets
  
• Prepare or review plans, designs, and project specifications
  
• Sign and seal architectural plans and documents
  
• Make decisions regarding project priorities, costs, and alternatives
  
• Perform research, analyze findings, prepare, and present reports to city management
  
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing with internal partner departments and external customers
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff, contractors, counterparts in other agencies, and the public
  
• Operate a computer with knowledge of MS Office and Bluebeam software
  
• Draft plans in AutoCAD or similar software

Special Requirements:

• Registration as a Professional Architect at time of application.
  
• Registration as a Professional Architect in the State of Arizona within 3 months of hire.

Success Factor Classification Level - Professional/Supervisory
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This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Climb stairways, ladders, and work on elevated structures.Traverse uneven surfaces. Traverse long distances during workday with or without an accommodation. Work in stationary position for considerable periods of time. Work at a computer station for prolonged periods. Extensive reading and close vision work.

Most work is performed in a City office setting with some work performed outdoors on site moving over rough and/or uneven terrain. Exposure to heat, cold, dampness, dust, pollen, odors, fumes, etc. Exposure to hazards of electrical shock, falls, noise, equipment operations, etc.
No benefits provided
01

I verify that the information I have provided on this application is accurate, and that any answers I provide to the following questions are also reflected in the Work Experience section of my application. I understand that the responses I provide will be verified through the recruitment process and any misstatement of material facts will be grounds for disqualification from further consideration.

• Yes
• No

02

Please select the option that best describes your education and experience as it relates to the Architect, Sr. position with the City of Glendale.

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience as a professional Architect to include experience managing building projects.
• 3 years college coursework in Architecture and six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience as a professional Architect to include experience managing building projects.
• 2 years college coursework in Architecture and seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience as a professional Architect to include experience managing building projects.
• 1 year of college coursework in Architecture and eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience as a professional Architect to include experience managing building projects.
• 9 years of work experience in Architecture
• None of the above

03

What specific type of experience do you have in Project Development as it relates to the Architect. Sr. position with the City of Glendale (Select all that apply)?

• Reports/Presentations
• Programming concepts
• Construction drawings/documents
• Construction Management/Administration
• None of the above

04

How many years of experience do you have in project management?

• 5 or more years
• Three to Four years
• Two to Three years
• One to Two years
• Less than one year
• No experience

05

How much experience do you have demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills?

• Experience writing emails, letters, reports, articles; experience with one-on-one or small group setting in person or on the phone
• Experience with all of the above, and demonstrated ability to prepare and present professional reports and presentations to management teams and/or other steak holders/community groups.

06

Please select any professional memberships and or certifications you are affiliated with or have.

• AIA
• LEED AP, BD+C
• DBIA
• NCARB
• PMP
• None of the above

Required Question