Architect - Engineering & Construction

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

The Architect - Engineering & Construction position involves responsible work in producing contract documents and architectural design for building construction or landscape projects. The role encompasses pre-design meetings, design and construction document development, project management, and facility audits, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and codes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required.
• Three years of professional work experience related to the specific assigned area.
• Strong knowledge of construction estimating programs, AutoCAD, Revit, and Building Information Management (BIM) software.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to design and review technical criteria, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience presenting to consulting engineers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Meet with campus personnel to define research construction project scopes, analyze space requirements and constraints, prepare budgets, and develop schedules.
• Develop architectural/interior designs that fulfill program requirements and comply with Texas Accessibility Standards and campus architectural standards.
• Prepare research construction documents and conduct formal design reviews with campus personnel.
• Obtain written approval from campus authorities for research construction projects and submit documents to a registered accessibility specialist as required by TDLR.
• Obtain and evaluate proposals from vendors necessary for project execution, ensuring budget compliance.
• Initiate the development of research construction contracts and corresponding purchase orders.
• Conduct regular construction progress meetings and site visits to monitor adherence to construction documents.
• Develop design solutions for unforeseen site conditions and track project expenses for budget adherence.
• Issue a Certificate of Substantial Completion and ensure completion of punch-list items during project closeout.
• Participate in facility audits to inspect existing campus facilities for code compliance and provide recommendations.

Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with qualifications and budgetary guidelines.
• Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with health and safety regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree