Senior Architect (Non Civil Service) Park and Recreation
Salary
$85,184.00 - $106,479.00 Annually
Location
Downtown Dallas, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
HRNCS-SENARCH-PKR
Department
Park & Recreation
Opening Date
07/20/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Purpose
Welcome to the City of Dallas!
The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.
Our employees have growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in the community.
What do we offer?
A competitive salary, five years vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.
Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.
Overview
The Senior Architect manages, oversees, and supervises the design, construction, and related architectural functions for the development and delivery of large scale Capital Improvement projects for the City. Serves as the key design professional for buildings, systems, signage, utility requirements, and ADA issues for projects across the City.
Essential Functions
Directs, oversees, and supervises architectural design process on both renovation and new construction projects; manages design consultant selection, contracting process, and compilation of accurate stakeholder requirements.
Reviews, checks, and evaluates designs for code compliance and maintains documents for permit process; designs and implements project schedules while protecting original scope of work and budget; adjusts scope, schedule, and budget as approved during design process.
Manages construction and implementation process on both renovation and new construction projects; coordinates and issues construction documents for public bid process; manages City of Dallas approval process for award of construction contract, construction scope, schedule, and budget in partnership with design consultants.
Reviews and approves consultant invoices and construction pay applications; confirms progress achieved on both design and construction to support payment; coordinates internal approval process and maintains audit-ready records on both design and construction contracts; manages close-out and turnover of projects for occupancy
Serves as professional resource to tenants, design consultants, and developers as non-City owned projects are scoped, designed, and built on City of Dallas property; handles, fields, and processes frequent requests for information on how to initiate, gain departmental approval, achieve City of Dallas building permit, and satisfy all close-out and turnover requirements.
Manages, oversees, and directs the work of subordinates, including recently matriculated interns who are learning the profession and industry; monitors and checks timesheets, work product, performance evaluations, and level of their understanding of department responsibilities in design, construction, project acceptance, close-out, and occupancy.
Drafts, prepares, and presents reports in various forms for accurate dissemination of project scope, schedule, budget, and status.
Serves as internal resource for contracting, accounts payable, architectural archives, and potential design and construction ideas; coordinates with all internal stakeholders on emergency management, security, info technology, operations, maintenance, accessibility, and facilities management in support of architectural projects.
Attends and conducts training seminars and other meetings to ensure continuing education is obtained and all licensing requirements are up to date for Architects performing work in the City.
Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
5 years of experience in Architecture, design, and planning with 2 years of management experience.
Licenses and Certifications
Architect License in the State of Texas.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or related field
Supplemental Information
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of Architecture design and implementation
Knowledge of the building and construction process
Knowledge of regulatory and legal issues related to building design and construction.
Knowledge of design systems and software.
Knowledge of project management.
Ability to supervise, direct, manage and oversee subordinate staff ensuring training, certifications, and quality work.
Ability to determine code requirements, design, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system design.
Ability to manage budget, grant, and bond programs.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships