What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director of Architecture/Special Projects position at City of Birmingham?
Oversees and directs the planning, budgeting, coordination, and inspection of all architectural, construction, and demolition activities involving City-owned buildings, structures, amenities, properties, and infrastructure. Reviews and approves construction, demolition, and modification projects to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, County, and City laws, codes, and ordinances. Provides leadership and supervision to a team of architects, project managers, drafters, aides, and administrative personnel. Work is conducted in both office and outdoor environments and performed under the supervision of the Director of Capital Projects by appointment of the Mayor.
Essential Functions:
Participation or Reporting Requirements for Committees, Boards, and Commissions
- Planning Commission
- Design Review Committee
Review and Approve
- Pay Estimates/ Invoices for Consultants, Vendors and Contractors
- Public building construction, renovation, and major repair projects within the City
Consultant Management
- Identify need for consulting services
- Prepare scope of work and scope of services
Public Complaint Investigations
- Noise, Odor and Dust from Construction Projects
- Complaints regarding physical condition of facilities including presence of hazardous materials
Develop and Manage
- Grant Applications and Grant Management /Reimbursement Requests
- Departmental I Architectural Division Budget
Agency Coordination
- Jefferson County and other surrounding Municipalities
- State of Alabama--ADEM,ADECA
Emergency and After Hours Duties
- Attend Neighborhood and Community Meetings
- Attend Project and Program related Public Involvement Meetings
Capital Improvement Projects
- Development of estimates of probable cost
- Architectural design (in-house or consultant)
Supervision Exercised:
An employee of this class assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of Architects, Project Managers, Drafters, administrative staff, and outside engineering, testing, and architectural consultants.
Work Environment:
Work may expose employee to hazardous construction sites
Physical Demands:
Work may require standing, crawling, stooping, bending, walking on uneven surfaces, and operation of a motor vehicle.
Salary : $145,000 - $154,000