Architectural Associate

This position assists design and construction efforts to meet City municipal site and facility space needs to serve city staff, elected officials, and the community. The selected candidate will help the City meet and exceed its 100% Renewable Madison goals and related City initiatives. View examples of current Engineering Division - Facilities projects at the following link, https://www.cityofmadison.com/engineering/projects/city-facilities.

This is intermediate-level architectural work performed in the office and/or field in connection with the design, bidding, and construction field administration of new municipal buildings, building additions, repairs, alterations, and remodeling. Assignments are received from the Assistant City Engineer – Facilities Manager or other higher-level staff who define the scope of the work, review the work in progress and upon completion, and certify the results. The work is characterized by the application of expanded professional architectural expertise encompassing both theoretical concepts and operational considerations gained through experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in applying the following:
• Principles, theories, and practices of architectural, engineering, interior design, planning, and construction techniques, and materials, particularly as they relate to the professional design and coordination of building construction and remodeling projects
• Methods and techniques associated with the construction and inspection of public works projects
• Construction plan review, cost estimating, governmental bidding, and contract processes
• Building construction, contract administration, and space needs analysis principles and practices
• Energy conservation, energy utilization analysis, and building maintenance principles and practices
• Computer aided design systems relevant to building design and construction
• Computer software applicable to the duties of the position, including computer-aided design software
• Construction administration techniques
• Procedural aspects of capital budgeting processes
• Building codes applicable to respective projects

-OR-

• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from a school or college accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB); AND
• One (1) year of professional architectural experience in the design, construction, and inspection of new buildings, building additions, repairs, alterations, and remodels

-OR-

• Master of Architecture (M.Arch) from a school or college accredited by the NAAB

Other combinations of education and experience that satisfy these general guidelines will be considered.

Closing Date

6/23/2025 11:59 PM Central