Senior Architect

UMass Amherst•Amherst, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Project Executive, the Senior Architect is responsible for project management, design, and preparation of drawings, specification, and cost estimates for a variety of architectural projects. This role involves coordinating and managing capital project activities, reviewing consultant work, serving as the University's representative to state agencies, preparing contract documents, managing feasibility studies, developing cost estimates and financial analyses, and communicating spending plans and project schedules. The Senior Architect will also prepare presentations, provide supervision to in-house staff, review and approve plans, perform contract administration, and supervise construction.

Requirements

Bachelor or first professional degree in architecture or related field, along with seven (7) years’ experience in architectural design and construction; OR Master’s degree in architecture or related field, along with five (5) years’ experience in architectural design and construction.
Registration as an architect in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the ability to obtain Massachusetts registration within one year.
Working knowledge of construction practices, project budget development, scheduling, tracking, and control.
Ability to effectively manage and coordinate the work of architects and other designers in the architectural design discipline.
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in CAD, BIM, word processing, spreadsheets, and database management systems.
Demonstrated ability to access any portion of a construction/facility site.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage capital project activities for both in-house and outside consultants, including preparation and administration of consultant contracts.
Review studies, plans, and contract documents prepared by outside consultants to ensure compatibility to University standards and requirements.
Serve as the University’s representative to the State Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance and other federal, state, and local agencies on assigned projects.
Prepare contract documents including working drawings and specifications for new architectural systems and alterations and repairs to existing systems.
Manage and/or conduct feasibility studies for projects.
Prepare preliminary total project cost estimates and financial analysis for project planning and budget developments, as well as detailed cost estimates.
Develop, maintain, and communicate spending plans and project schedules for all assigned projects.
Prepare written, oral, and graphic presentations.
Provide supervision to in-house staff regarding division policies, procedure, and project coordination as it relates to the project designs.
Review, approve, and stamp plans and specifications of in-house work completed by non-licensed professionals under the supervision of this position.
Perform contract administration and supervise construction and resident engineers assigned to construction projects.
Perform other related duties as assigned.