Registered Architect

City of Fort Worth, TX•Fort Worth, TX

36d•$78,326 - $101,824

About The Position

A Registered Architect position is available with the City of Fort Worth Property Management Department within its Facilities Division. The Facilities Division provides City Departments with world class facility planning, design, construction, renovation and maintenance services. The Registered Architect provides architectural services and project management for facilities improvement projects; manages total development of assigned "vertical" facilities projects; reviews architectural drawings and specifications; coordinates architectural services with other departments and divisions; and performs a variety of professional and administrative duties in assigned area of responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architecture or a related field
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional architectural experience
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months registration as a Registered Architect in the State of Texas
Valid Texas driver's license

Responsibilities

Participates in facilities improvement projects. Identifies and resolves architectural problems between architects, engineers and other parties involved in the process.
Manages assigned projects. Oversees programming, budget, design phase, meetings and equipment/fixture requirements with sponsoring and other City departments, Project Architect and outside agencies; participates in the execution of contract amendments, as needed; and consults on or resolves designer's proposed designs and end user's needs.
Prepares architectural professional services bid documents for major in-house maintenance projects; evaluates proposals and makes recommendations; and monitors services provided under contract.
Plans and coordinates the layout of assigned projects; integrates architectural concepts and elements into design; and prepares scale and full-size drawings and specifications.
Reviews contract documents for architectural projects. Confirms scope of project, cost, timeliness and related contractual obligations are accurate.
Assists with and performs construction project progress and final reviews for acceptance.
Serves as professional resource to city departments on facilities renovation or re- design; provides information on architectural aspects on project; and coordinates architectural services as assigned.
Inspects city owned and leased buildings for structural integrity; and makes recommendations to management.
Inspects city owned and leased buildings for ADA compliance; evaluates compliance issues; and reports on remedial action.
Serves as technical adviser for feasibility studies on potential city leases and acquisitions; inspects facilities; and makes recommendations on whether facilities are appropriate for city's needs.
Attend and actively participate in construction meetings and make site visits to review progress and work for review of pay applications, supplemental drawings and requests for information as applicable.