Architectural Reviewer

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position resides on the Technical Review Team within the Campus Operations Unit. The Technical Review Team is responsible for the review of construction documents at various project phases. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing a security background check and receiving an acceptable driver's rating. Applications will be reviewed online by the hiring department. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards . Purpose Perform technical review of project documents to ensure alignment with construction standards, and applying related design and construction principles and practice to complex, extensive and multifaceted projects in the specialty area. In area of expertise, track compliance with regulatory government entities.

Requirements

Registered Architect in the State of Texas, or licensure in another state and eligible for reciprocity with the State of Texas.
Bachelor of Architecture degree from a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited program or related design field.
Ten or more years of experience in design and construction with emphasis on working knowledge in the areas of code enforcement, design documents and specifications, and construction practices.
Five or more years of design & on-site experience with medical/ hospital facilities.
Knowledge of specialized standards related to construction in the area of expertise.
Ability to apply thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures for the area of expertise to difficult and unique assignments.
Ability to develop and review requests for code or design exceptions.
Knowledge of the codes in the area of expertise.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Strong communication skills.
Strong computer skills.
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Master of Architecture, and/or Doctor of Architecture from a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited program.
Demonstrated experience with the evaluation of complex designs to make professional judgments as to the acceptability of alternative technical practices.
On-site experience at major construction sites with familiarity of building systems including foundations, structures, Electrical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
Experience with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Texas Historic Commission (THC), State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) compliance.

Responsibilities

As technical expert, independently evaluate the plans and specifications for projects prepared by other architects, engineers, and other design professionals.
Perform reviews in conjunction with and coordinated with other disciplines of architecture and engineering meeting the agreed review schedule.
Review to ensure the projects meet UT adopted codes, standards, programmatic needs, sustainability goals, and to minimize the effects of inflationary construction costs.
Works independently in resolving highly complex and technical issues related to design and construction. This includes interacting with other University personnel and governement regulatory entities in specialty area.
Apply related professional skills and knowledge during construction to provide compliance with building codes and UT Standards as directed by supervision.
Participate in providing input and updating the related discipline specific requirements in the UT Austin Standards.
Assist and interact with Facilities Maintenance and other University personnel throughout all project phases as directed by supervision.
Ensure associated required record-keeping systems are maintained.
Perform value engineering studies and evaluation of schematic design, preliminary design, and when so determined in construction management costing or post-bid costing to achieve aesthetic and technical value at reduced or increased costs consistent with life cycle costs for maintenance, durability, and energy conservation.
Secure and maintain required discipline license including any continued education criterion.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card