Assistant University Architect

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position advises, plans, designs, and manages construction for a wide range of internal projects to facilitate the University’s goals. This position works to develop and design space solutions for the Office of the Provost. The incumbent also participates in the design and planning for new structures and renovations ranging from small Classrooms to Science Buildings to Athletic Stadiums.  The incumbent prepares project budgets for all types of projects and provides guidance to personnel assigned to construction projects.

Examples of Work Performed

• Collaborates with departmental and administrative personnel in planning, designing, and coordinating construction procedures, selection and procurement of consultant services and/or availability of campus support for delivery of such services in order to accomplish projects.
• Designs and manages construction projects, in which outside design professionals are not sought, as required to facilitate the goals of the University, the Department of Facilities Planning, and to generally assist the Director in accomplishing similar goals.
• Advises in the design and planning of the University's physical environment and formulation of requirements for structures to be built or renovations to be made.
• Provides supervision to personnel assigned to design construction projects.
• Reviews and assists with reviews of designs from outside design professionals, and inspects construction work in the field to ensure that established quality control standards are met.
• Coordinates monthly progress meetings with the design team, users, and general contractors to monitor construction and project scheduling.
• Tracks workflow and coordinates with the project team regarding scheduled deadlines.
• Reviews and evaluates the merit of change orders for all assigned projects and discusses with the Director of Facilities Planning.
• Evaluates applications for payment to determine whether they accurately reflect work performed.
• Maintains an active liaison with design professionals and members of the construction industry in order to advise University officials of developments in design and/or ongoing efforts that could affect the design and/or construction process.
• Stays abreast of building construction techniques.
• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

Essential Functions

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Advises, plans, designs, and manages projects, as required, to facilitate the University's goals.
2. Participates in the design and planning of the University's physical environment and the formulation of requirements for new structures and renovations.
3. Prepares project budgets for new construction and renovation projects while reviewing and reconciling expenditures.
4. Provides guidance to personnel assigned to construction projects and serves as a liaison between design professionals, construction industry, and University officials.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Architectural degree from an accredited college or university.

 

AND

Experience:
Three (3) years experience related to the above described duties.

 

Certification or Licensure:
National Certification (NCARB Certified), and must obtain Mississippi licensure within three months of hire.  

 

Interview Requirements:

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Salary/Wage Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges.

EEO Statement

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Background Check Statement

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