Campus Architect, Facilities Services

Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually

Location : Missoula Mountain Campus

Job Type: Hourly Staff Full-time

Job Number: 202400100

Sector: UM VP Operations & Finance

Department: Facilities Services, UM

Opening Date: 08/27/2024

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: FOCUS-MFPE

Description

Facilities Services- Planning and Construction invites applications for a Campus Architect to join an exciting design team in beautiful Missoula, Montana. You will provide full in-house architectural design services and cost estimating for new, remodel and maintenance type projects on UM-Campus & affiliate campuses.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of "mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise third party contractors in the construction of campus projects
• Engage campus stake-holders, faculty, students and general public as required to solicit design ideas and comments and present projects to various campus committees for approvals at key project phases
• Work with City of Missoula permitting policies and Fire Marshall's office as well as conformance with State of Montana, Board of Regents and Commissioner of Higher Education's policies and procedures
• Work with the State Historic Preservation Office on all campus heritage properties being remodeled and/or added to
• Maintain and file project communication, budgets, drawings and specifications, completion and Operation Manual files
• Prepare and submit Project Authority requests to the Board of Regents, Commissioner's Office and State A/E office for projects
• Prepare and maintain the list of projects required for the biennial Long-Range Building Program (LRBP)
• Be a leader in advocating high design and aesthetic standards for the overall campus infrastructure
• Oversee, supervise and manage work load of staff and provide technical direction to staff on building codes, design, finishes, specifications and details
• Maintain & update campus maps in AutoCad to reflect changes made to underground utilities, tunnels, sidewalks, grounds and buildings
• Develop and maintain CAD standards for drawings done in-house using Autocad software
• Maintain and update the Campus Design Standards in coordination with other Planning, Design and Construction staff, Facilities trades and custodial supervisors and UM engineers
• Prepare schematic and construction drawings, cost estimates and specifications for construction projects for campus departments as required. Also provide contract administration for these projects
• Maintain electronic file management and archiving of completed campus projects on facilities servers
• Direct supervision over staff members and assists in managing the workload of PDC staff
• Other duties assigned by the Associate Director of Planning, Design and Construction

Minimum Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture and five (5) years of post-graduation experience in an architectural design office or public institution setting
• Possess a Montana architects license or ability to obtain license within six (6) months of accepting this position
• Experience using AutoCad for at least five (5) years including the latest version of AutoCad.
• Be LEED certified or similar Green Building certification or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of accepting position
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Bluebeam and Acrobat
• Be familiar with design-bid-build and alternative delivery methods like GCCM, Design-Build, Public-Private-Partnerships
• Be familiar with Mass Timber construction
• Knowledge on IBC Building Code, ADAAG standards, Energy Code, LEED or similar Green standards, basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing code.
• Exceptional planning skills and construction knowledge
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and plans to the campus community is essential
• Experience with architectural concepts, practices, procedures, construction documents, specifications, materials and construction practices
• Experience managing approval process through local municipalities. Full understanding and working knowledge of construction practices, building and life/safety codes for compliance
• Execute projects using off-campus contractors and Facilities Services shops and provide design drawings and documents that clearly communicate the projects intent.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates for construction projects of various sizes
• Assist with LRBP projects, FCI reports and major deferred maintenance items on campus. Ability to inspect campus buildings and other infrastructures and identify defects and propose remedial action
• Takes a leadership role in project development
• Ability to multi-task, communicate with excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills, problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree and/or ten (10) years of work experience as an architect and/or facilities administrator
• Revit experience
• Knowledge of Board of Regents construction policies and procedures as well as State of Montana rules, policies and procedures regarding construction projects
• Ability to use Sketchup or other 3D modelling software

Additional Information

Position Number: 084330
Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year
Probationary Period: Six months minimum
Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

A complete application includes:

Letter of Interest - addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as "Dear Search Committee" or "Dear Hiring Manager" is acceptable.

Detailed Resume - listing education and describing work experience

Three (3) Professional References - names and contact information

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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