We are looking to hire a brilliant Architect to join our dynamic team at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Architect is a great opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, presentation and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Architect at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill today!
A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $7,192 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE:
$3,596 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $3,596 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.
The primary purpose of this position is to carry out the mission of the Facilities Services Planning & Design, which seeks to support the overall goals and objectives of the university. This position will work under the direction of the Assistant Director of Design in Facilities Planning and Design.
Responsible for the planning, design and management of informal capital projects utilizing external design firms, contractors, in-house construction shops, or a combination of all and providing architectural support to other units within Facilities Services and to the University community. Typical duties involve project planning, collaboration with design professionals and design staff, development of cost estimates and managing bid negotiations for renovations of existing buildings and new construction on or within existing buildings. This position also prepares drawings and documentation to convey the scope of work, helps develop a fair cost estimate, and oversees project budgets. The position will occasionally manage formal capital projects. Projects range from a moderate level of complexity in scope and size to complex with phased schedules, budgets with multiple funding sources and multiple stakeholders, and coordination with outside agencies. This position is responsible for ensuring that design is completed on time and within budget while ensuring that it meets federal, state, and local building codes, as well as University guidelines & requirements with minimal disruption to on-going University activities.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment and one year of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Licensed to practice architecture or landscape architecture by the North Carolina Board of Architecture or the North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Technical architectural knowledge of building design; knowledge of building systems and operation; knowledge of cost estimating; project management skills, effective communication skills including verbal and written. North Carolina Registration as Professional Architect. North Carolina Driver's License or the ability to obtain one prior to start date.
Ability to both independently and collaboratively, do estimates from both verbal project descriptions and construction drawings, as well as the ability to read drawings critically for errors and omissions. Ability to understand and interpret building codes and university regulations, effectively produce plan drawings and/or sketches, and verbally describe project scopes to fulfill code review and exemption requirements of the State Construction Office. Ability to collaborate and work through project code compliance, meet historically underutilized business requirements and other state goals and initiatives also required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Extensive knowledge of building design and construction industries and supervision of design professionals. At least five years of related experience.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to climb stairs.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Night work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Valid NC Driver's License, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions
**ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS
The selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:
To be eligible for a Sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system.
A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week).
This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found .
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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