Pima County · 11 hours ago
Architect I - New Buildings
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $98K/yrPima County is seeking an Architect I to perform professional architectural work in the design and development of public works and related projects. The role involves managing the design and development of construction documents, developing project budgets, and overseeing large architectural projects through all phases of design and construction.
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Responsibilities
Manages the design and development of construction documents for large architectural projects including coordination of full building systems and site utilities
Develops project budgets for assigned projects including multi-year budget forecasting and project cost tracking
Assists in contract development for professional services
Develops all phases of architectural systems, making final determinations as to structural requirements, type, capacity, location of equipment and permissible substitutions in project plans and specifications
Investigates and evaluates requests for large-scale departmental remodeling and reviews such requests with department personnel
Makes technical and physical surveys and compiles data for use in developing new projects
Coordinates with other departmental staff also involved in assigned projects
Describes manner in which work is to be performed, processes to be followed, precautions to be taken and any other special conditions peculiar to the project
Estimates the total hours necessary for the completion of each phase of construction
Determines quantity, types and costs of materials and equipment
Conducts periodic inspections of work in process
Makes final inspection of completed projects and authorizes their acceptance
Prepares reports
Oversees/leads and reviews the work of drafting/designer staff
Prepares construction documents in house for small to medium sized tenant improvements or small additions
Manages the pre-construction phase contracts for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) or Design/Build Contractor
Qualification
Required
Registration or licensure in the United States as a professional Architect in a jurisdiction recognized by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture or other related discipline as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the 'Education' and 'Work Experience' sections of the application
Valid driver license is required at time of application
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment
The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures
Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination
Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record
Preferred
Experience with principles and practices of architecture and project management for building design and construction administration
Experience managing building projects with construction costs usually valued at greater than $5 million dollars
Experience with communication in a written format
Experience developing and managing project budgets and schedules from preliminary scope and program information from inception through construction completion
Experience communicating and coordinating with project stakeholder groups
Experience developing scopes of work for outsourced professional design consultants and pre-construction services
Experience with building types to include office, legal and law enforcement, judicial, medical, community centers, libraries, industrial use structures, and other government building types
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, AutoCAD 2020 (or later version), Bluebeam, or other related software
Experience with current building and accessibility codes
Resume attached to supplement completed job application
Company
Pima County
Pima County is a government sector that provides health, development, business, community, sustainability, wastewater & recycling services.
Founded in 1864
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.49MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.49M
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