Corpus Christi, Texas (est. pop. 325,000) is a coastal city located 130 miles southeast of San Antonio on the Gulf of Mexico. The City is seeking an Architect to lead staff, manage projects, and oversee engineering designs for facilities projects. The incumbent will review plans as needed, provide guidance for facilities management, manage associated budgets, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on a diverse portfolio of projects, including high profile projects within the Engineering Services Department.

The incumbent also leads the Facilities Team in the Engineering Services Department and provides technical support for all Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) in the City. Additionally, the Architect assigns work, tracks project schedules, presents quarterly updates, negotiates consulting contracts, and reviews engineering documents and renderings for code compliance, functionality, and architectural features and may:

• Present project designs to stakeholders, prepare and present the CIP Implementation Plan to internal or external stakeholders.

• Prepare Request for Qualifications (RFQ), participate in the Architecture and Engineering selection process, and communicate with City departments on the planning aspects of projects.

• Assist City departments with prioritizing projects, prepare individual schedules, budgets, and project implementation plans, attend public meetings including stakeholder meetings, community groups, and boards to provide updates on City facilities CIP projects.

• Perform inspections with the construction inspection team during project construction phase.

• Evaluate and advise the team on changes.

The City of Corpus Christi offers a generous, market competitive total rewards package that includes a base salary in the $125,000 to $154,311 range, dependent on the qualifications, credentials and related professional experience. Additionally, the City offers a comprehensive, benefits package that includes 88 vacation hours, 40 personal leave hours, 96 sick leave hours per year, voluntary 457b deferred compensation, 10 Holidays, Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options, City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic, City Employee Fitness Center, Learning & Development Academy, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Recognition Programs. Relocation assistance may be available.

A bachelor’s degree in architecture or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and at least six (6) years of related professional experience as a professional architect with three (3) years of administrative and supervisory responsibilities is required. Registered Architect in the state of Texas (or the ability to secure Texas Architect registration within 12 months of employment) and a Class C Texas Driver’s License (or eligibility to secure a Class C Texas Driver’s License) required. A master’s degree is preferred.

Application review begins on February 19, 2024. Following the first review date, a recruitment consultant will review and classify all applications according to the established and posted qualifications and may invite a select number of individuals to complete a due diligence questionnaire, written questionnaire, provide references, or be invited to participate in a formal interview (virtual or in-person). This announcement will remain posted, and we will continue to accept applications, until the city reaches an agreement with a finalist. 
For more information, please email edward.williams@bakertilly.com or call (214) 842-6478.
The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer