Facilities Architect 1, 2, Senior
About The Position
The Facilities Architect provides expert advice on varied construction projects and the development of standards and specifications. Projects range from minor space modifications to major renovations. The role provides technical assistance, reviews construction plans and change documents, and inspects work for compliance with SRP specifications and applicable building codes. It also includes creating design plans. The position manages updates to architectural sections of SRP Standard Specifications and SRP Facilities Design Criteria; reviews plans and specifications for new and existing buildings, renovations, and remodeling; and communicates observations, recommendations, and required corrections in clear written reports. The role coordinates reviews with project managers, stakeholders, and design teams and may conduct on-site inspections of projects in progress. It applies knowledge of building systems, construction principles, and applicable codes, while coordinating daily work and performing administrative tasks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in architectural design, general building construction administration, code interpretation, and building inspection.
- Professional Architect registration with the Arizona Board of Technical Registration is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage updates to the architectural divisions of SRP Standard Specifications.
- Manage updates to architectural sections of SRP Facilities Design Criteria.
- Review architectural plans and specifications for new and existing buildings, renovations, and remodeling work.
- Prepare clear, concise written reports identifying observations and recommendations by drawing sheet or construction-document page, and identify code-compliance issues and required corrections.
- Review comments and findings with the SRP Project Manager, stakeholders, and design team.
- Perform on-site inspections of construction in progress as needed to verify compliance with construction documents and building codes, identifying non-compliance issues and required corrections.
- Apply understanding of building systems and current construction principles.
- Coordinate daily activities; organize, prioritize, and assign work; monitor work status; inspect completed work; and troubleshoot problems.
- Interpret international building codes, energy codes, handicapped accessibility codes, and other applicable codes.
- Research code-related issues and communicate with plans examiners, building inspectors, or other staff regarding code interpretation.
- Perform day-to-day administrative tasks, including maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
- Create design plans.
Benefits
- Pension plan at no cost to the employee.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available starting the first day.
- Over 200 hours of PTO, including vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave.
- Parental leave of up to four weeks and adoption assistance.
- Wellness programs, including access to a recreation and fitness facility.
- Short- and long-term disability plans.
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Ten Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking.
- Competitive pay and performance incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
