"Architect"

Architect

Company: University of Oklahoma

Category: Planning, Design, and Project Management

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 260121

Organization: Site Support

Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center

Schedule: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer. We are currently looking for an individual to join our team and bring their experience and knowledge in architectural and engineering design to the Facilities Management Team as a licensed Architect.

Duties:

• Provides internal design services for construction projects and serves as project manager for major building projects.
• Provides internal design services for constructions projects.
• Represents the University during all phases of design, programming, and construction of both major and minor capital improvement projects.
• Manages capital projects, including meetings with users, consultants, contractors, University administration and other departments. Translates project requirements into architectural/engineering design program.
• Coordinates construction with local, state, and federal agencies involved in the University's construction program, including preparation and submission of applications for federal grant funds for submission.
• Consults with individuals or agencies to translate projected space requirements into architectural design programs.
• Performs on site capital project construction administration, including participating in regular progress meetings and monitoring contractor work for conformance with construction contract.
• Reviewing and approving project expenditures and developing and monitoring project budgets.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the positions.

Job Requirements

Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND:

• 36 months experience in the field of architectural/engineering design or commercial or institutional construction.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 84 months of related experience.

Skills:

• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate construction drawings of specifications.
• Ability to coordinate and organize goals and efforts of multiple constituencies.
• Design software such as Auto CAD.
• Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and Plangrid.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.

Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License.
• Licensed to practice architecture in Oklahoma or hold professional license to practice architecture in another state and be eligible to obtain license to practice in the State of Oklahoma.

Working Conditions:

Physical:

• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Ability to climb, including climbing ladders.
• Ability to crouch, crawl, bend, or stoop.
• Ability to engage in repetitive motions.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.

Environment:

• Office environment and at project sites.
• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.

Departmental Preferences:

• Department prefers that the Bachelor Degree that candidate possesses is a Bachelor Degree in Architecture.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: None

Job Posting: Jan 21, 2026