District Project Architect

Hinds Community College•Raymond, MS

About The Position

The Project Architect participates in the selection of project design consultants and manages external project architects, engineers, and design consultants in the development of plans and specifications. The Project Architect will manage design documents to ensure compliance with the budget, scope, and campus standards. The Project Architect will also assist in managing the budget allocated to the project and coordinate compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. The Project Architect will assist with the preparation of schematic and preliminary plan review documents for the Hinds Community College Board of Trustees' approval. Manages, schedules, and tracks contracts from inception through the construction bid and award process. Manages and monitors contract budgets.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Architecture (or related degree)
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the development of program scope, preferably associated with design and planning of public works projects, including preparation of bid documents and specifications, public works contract administration, and fiscal management in a large institutional setting
Must be a registered and licensed Professional through the Mississippi Board of Architecture and must maintain said license and requirements administered by the Mississippi Board of Architecture
Thorough knowledge of public works laws, design and construction ordinances
Thorough knowledge of regulations applicable to building, construction, maintenance and repair, including building codes for the State of Mississippi, fire codes, ADA regulations, industry standards, and regulations

Nice To Haves

Higher education experience preferred.
Working knowledge of Hinds Community College and state capital planning standards and requirements is desirable.

Responsibilities

Participates in the selection of project design consultants
Manages external project architects, engineers, and design consultants in the development of plans and specifications
Manages design documents to ensure compliance with the budget, scope, and campus standards
Assists in managing the budget allocated to the project
Coordinates compliance with all federal, state, and local laws
Assists with the preparation of schematic and preliminary plan review documents for the Hinds Community College Board of Trustees' approval
Manages, schedules, and tracks contracts from inception through the construction bid and award process
Manages and monitors contract budgets
Represent the department in Board of Trustees meetings in presenting pertinent construction in progress information
Other duties may be assigned