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Temple University's Planning and Capital Projects is searching for a Project Architect/Manager.
Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
A hybrid work schedule (3 days in-person, 2 days virtual)
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid vacation time off and Personal days
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!
Salary Grade: T28
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.
Position Summary
Temple University's Project Delivery Group is seeking a Project Architect/Manager to join its team of planning, design, and construction professionals. Reporting to the Associate Director of Planning & Design, this position serves as the University's owner's representative for small- and medium-sized capital improvement projects, with primary responsibility for project planning, programming, design management, consultant coordination, and architectural leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
The Project Architect/Manager serves as the University's owner's representative and design lead for assigned capital improvement projects, providing leadership throughout planning and design while partnering with the assigned Construction Project Manager to support successful project delivery through construction and closeout. Working collaboratively with campus stakeholders, consultants, regulatory agencies, and internal Project Delivery Group staff, the Project Architect/Manager manages the planning and design process, coordinates consultant activities, and reviews design deliverables to ensure compliance with University standards, project requirements, applicable codes, and institutional goals for quality, functionality, maintainability, scope, budget, and schedule. The position also supports procurement, construction administration, and project closeout by collaborating with the assigned Construction Project Manager to maintain design intent throughout project delivery.
In addition to managing externally designed projects, the Project Architect/Manager will prepare feasibility studies, test fits, space planning studies, conceptual designs, and limited in-house construction documents for select renovation and improvement projects. The position also supports campus planning initiatives, signage and wayfinding, code and regulatory reviews, furniture and finish selection, and other architectural services that contribute to the continuous improvement of Temple University's built environment.
The successful candidate will combine strong architectural design expertise with project management, communication, and relationship-building skills to deliver high-quality, user-focused projects while serving as a trusted representative of the University throughout the planning, design, and construction process.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Details
* Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical screening.
Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineer or a related degree
* Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the profession
* Demonstrated experience in space planning, programming, design, construction document production and/or construction administration.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Experience
* Progress toward professional license
* LEED Accreditation
* Knowledge of project management software (i.e., e-Builder/Trimble)
* University or other owner's rep experience
Required Skills and Abilities
* Knowledge of building systems, building codes, accessibility requirements, life safety regulations, and industry standards applicable to institutional projects.
* Demonstrated ability to review and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical documents.
* Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with faculty, staff, students, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
* Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to independently manage assignments and resolve project issues.
* Demonstrated proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
* Ability to prepare space plans, conceptual designs, presentations, graphics, and technical documentation to support project planning and decision-making.
* Ability to work effectively in both office and construction site environments and perform site observations as required.
* Demonstrated commitment to customer service, professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Essential Functions
* Serve as the University's owner's representative for assigned capital improvement projects, leading the planning and design process while partnering with the assigned Construction Project Manager to support successful project delivery through construction and closeout.
* Collaborate with University stakeholders to develop project programs, space requirements, project scopes, and planning studies.
* Procure, manage, and coordinate architectural, engineering, and specialty consultants throughout the planning and design process.
* Lead project meetings and coordinate communication among University stakeholders, consultants, Construction Project Managers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
* Provide architectural leadership throughout the planning and design process to ensure projects achieve University goals for quality, functionality, maintainability, and user experience.
* Review design documents for quality, constructability, code compliance, accessibility, maintainability, and conformance with University Design Standards.
* Prepare feasibility studies, test fits, space plans, conceptual designs, and limited construction documents for select renovation and improvement projects.
* Support the development and monitoring of project budgets and schedules in coordination with the assigned Construction Project Manager.
* Support permitting, code reviews, and regulatory approvals by coordinating design information and consultant deliverables with the assigned project team.
* Partner with Construction Project Managers during procurement and construction by reviewing submittals, RFIs, change requests, mock-ups, and field conditions to ensure design intent is maintained.
* Coordinate furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), signage, and wayfinding planning and design as required.
* Prepare presentations, reports, graphics, and other project documentation to communicate project recommendations and status.
* Build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders while providing a high level of customer service.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
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