(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Manages the design and development of construction documents for large and complex architectural projects including phased, multi-story, high-performance building systems projects with multiple site utilities;

Reviews plans and specifications for large and complex architectural projects;

Manages the design, permit approvals, and the construction procurement process for large and complex architectural projects;

Evaluates construction bids and makes award recommendations;

Utilizes Pima County’s financial software to monitor and update project budgets and financial projections for large and complex architectural projects;

Advises the Architectural Manager on capital improvement projects and assists in developing long-range capital improvement plans;

Develops space allocation programs and analyzes County departmental space needs to project growth patterns and long-range space needs;

Investigates and evaluates requests for departmental remodeling and reviews such requests with department personnel;

Makes technical and physical surveys and compiles data for use in developing new large and complex architectural projects;

Develops cost estimates for all phases of projects;

Conducts periodic inspections of work in process;

Makes final inspection of completed large and complex architectural projects and authorizes their acceptance;

Prepares reports;

Organizes, coordinates, and updates project stakeholder groups, including internal/external and other governmental agencies as project progresses, including attending and participating in required public meetings;

Coordinates procurement, design, and installation of public art for capital improvements projects;

Assists in developing capital improvement projects and preliminary project budgets for other Pima County departments for use in preparing their annual department budgets.

Supervises, reviews, and trains architectural staff;

Prepares construction documents in-house for small to medium-sized tenant improvements or small additions;

Manages the pre-construction phase contracts for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) or Design/Build contractor.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• principles and practices of architectural design;
• principals of supervision and training;
• principles, practices, and techniques of project management and review;
• practices and techniques of contract development and administration;
• practices and techniques of space needs assessment (programming);
• principles and practices of building cost estimating, both conceptual and detailed.

Skill in:

• designing, developing, and supervising major architectural projects;
• supervising and evaluating the work of others;
• maintaining effective working relationships with others;
• effective communication techniques;
• prioritizing and managing multiple architectural projects.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture or other related discipline as defined by the Appointing Authority at the time of recruitment, and four years of post-registration professional architectural experience. 

(Additional relevant education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) 

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. 

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Minimum five (5) years experience with commercial renovation projects valued at $5 million or greater.
2. Minimum five (5) years experience with complex commercial renovation projects (i.e. phased, multi-story, multiple stakeholders – internal and external to Pima County, and/or multiple tenants).
3. Minimum five (5) years experience managing/directing staff. 
4. Minimum two (2) years experience with long-range project planning and budgeting. 
5. Minimum five (5) years experience developing preliminary budgets for commercial projects based on limited scope information. 
6. Minimum three (3) years experience managing commercial projects from inception through project completion. 
7. Minimum three (3) years experience with building types, including, but not limited to, commercial office, legal and law enforcement, judicial, medical, community centers, and/or libraries. 
8. Resume attached to supplement job application. 

Licenses and Certificates: All positions require current registration as a professional Architect in the United States of America with registration as a professional Architect in the State of Arizona at the time of appointment. Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.