This is a unique opportunity for a licensed architect, with at least 5 years of experience after licensure, experienced with undertaking ICI projects, to work within the University’s Department of Design & Engineering, UPDC, an in-house department providing full architectural consulting services to the University completing a diverse range of renovation project types within a similarly diverse range of campus buildings. The department’s goal is to create innovative solutions to the challenges of incorporating new and changing needs within existing infrastructure, ultimately contributing to the University’s mission of enriching the built environment for students, faculty, and staff. This position enhances the team’s ability to realize this goal.

Under the general direction of the Director, Design & Engineering, this position will be a key member of the team and will mainly be focused on leading the Contract Administration phase of projects, acting as the main point of contact for all construction phase activities. This position will resolve design and construction related issues, seeking involvement of the Project Architect as required. Additionally, this position may be assigned the role of Project Architect on select projects, affording an opportunity to lead projects from inception to completion. Project work will require extensive experience in complex renovation projects including wet labs, experience undertaking projects in occupied buildings and in historic buildings. This position will possess significant knowledge of construction systems and methods, statutes, regulations, codes, standards and significant experience administering various contract types including Design-Bid- Build (CCDC2) and some experience with Construction Management (CM) contracts.

For projects for which the position has been assigned the role of Project Architect this position will be leading the team to develop exceptional designs based on project parameters, achieving project goals through all phases from pre-design services, through construction documentation, construction site review and contract administration, to completion. For work prepared under their personal supervision and direction, the Architect will be responsible to seal and sign documents.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the Contract Administration phase of projects for projects developed and issued by the Project Architects, consulting with the Project Architects appropriately, and as required by the OAA for general review oversight.
• Performing site review, preparing and processing required documentation and maintaining meticulous records.
• Understanding the project requirements including design, construction methods, materials, physical and financial limitations, and system performance parameters, ensuring that optimum designs are realized.
• Applying the requirements of applicable Statutes, Regulations, Codes, Standards, including applying them to changes required during construction. Liaising with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) at required milestones and as required by changes to the project.
• Interpreting the Contract Document and administering the contract, monitoring progress and reporting on conformance with the requirements documents.
• Maintaining effective and timely communication with the Project Architect, all team members, Project Managers, Clients and user groups.
• Preparing and processing Contract Administration documentation such as Submittal Reviews, Site Visit/Review Reports, Contemplated Change Notices, Change Orders, Site Instructions, Certificates of Payment, Deficiency Reports, and required close-out documentation.
• For projects for which this position is assigned the role of Project Architect, planning and developing exceptional projects by leading the project team from pre-design to project completion.
• Determining project requirements including design, construction methods, materials, physical and financial limitations, and system performance parameters to ensure optimum designs are achieved.
• Leading the production of construction documents, coordinating the work with all subconsultants, ensuring accuracy and completeness and adhering to the project scope and requirements.