Architect II

Hiring Department

Planning, Design, & Construction

Job Description

At Planning, Design, and Construction, we are passionate about shaping the University of Missouri (MU) Columbia campus’ future by creating innovative, high-quality spaces that inspire and support the university's mission. We lead every phase of design and construction, from concept to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Whether it is new buildings, renovations, or infrastructure improvements, our expert team collaborates with campus stakeholders to bring visionary designs to life. With a blend of in-house design talent and industry-leading project and construction management, we are committed to building a campus that drives success and enhances the MU experience.

Nature of Work

Provides professional architectural services to meet client requests/needs. Provides functional supervision of the day-to-day activities of other architectural and/or engineering design professionals.

• Performs a variety of assignments and analyses that impact the Engineering Construction & Design function
• Analyzes, reviews and designs construction plans, specifications, and equipment as needed
• Solves routine to complex problems and provides solutions, recommendations, etc.
• Analyzes potential solutions using experience, judgments and precedence, providing input and recommendations
• Impacts the quality of own work and the work of others on the team, ensuring efficient workflows, productivity, etc.
• Explains complex information to others, ensuring audience understanding
• Provides project management on various multi-disciplinary projects ensuring compliance with contract documents and industry standards

Key Responsibilities

• Confer with department representatives to determine and coordinate design criteria for completion of design drawings; advise with regard to feasibility.
• Assist departments in evaluation of needs, identification of priorities, and development of construction documents required for project implementations.
• Provide information to departmental representatives concerning needed changes in cost, schedule, and project requirements.
• Plan, assign, and manage activities of professional staff, provide assistance and instruction, assure accuracy and completeness, and code compliance; monitor design staff progress; with respect to adherence to schedules, hours, expended time on projects, and quality of over-all product.
• Prepare, review and seal project specifications and construction documents required for all types of building construction.
• Prepare architectural analysis of project including preliminary design, calculation, life cycle cost.
• Advise clients on the project scope, schedule, and budgetary constraints; understand interrelationship between these project components and how they affect project viability.
• Exhibit understanding and ability to recommend construction/project costs and durations.
• Exhibit proficiency with building codes, national standards, and guidelines as identified by the University System related to new construction and renovation of facilities.
• Collaborate with other Campus Facility and University stakeholders; understand and apply campus standards for building systems and components.
• Prepare drawings required for all types of building construction, including required study on fire, structural and handicapped codes.
• Exhibit proficiency with Auto Desk AutoCAD software.
• Assist with preliminary estimates on projects.
• Assist with bid process.
• Perform contract administration tasks [such as field observations, submittal review, prepare responses to questions, supplemental instruction, etc.]

Shift

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday thru Friday

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience, and state licensure.
In lieu of licensure, 8-10 years experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired will be accepted.
A valid driver’s license which will allow the legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri is required.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 annually
Grade: GGS-011
University Title: Architect II

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.