Architect

CAPITAL PLANNING (UA-UART-IUBLA)

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable while supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university.

A unit within Capital Planning and Facilities, Capital Projects (Formerly named the University Architect's Office) provides architectural, interior design, construction management, engineering, and quality assurance and safety services for capital projects on all Indiana University campuses. Capital Projects staff oversees the creation or modification of any physical facility on any IU campus - whether it's a building, space within buildings, or campus grounds.

At CPF, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are inseparable from our mission to create campuses and communities that keep our faculty, staff and students feeling safe, supported and included. CPF cares about each individual and the unique background and capabilities they bring to our team. It is through these diverse experiences and perspectives that we will thrive in the future as a team that actively represents Indiana University's commitment to diversity and equity.
 

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Acts as project lead on the design of new construction, additions and remodeling projects with a central focus is on IUB Campus but will perform work on projects on all IU campuses statewide.  

General Responsibilities

• Coordinates the development of new construction and renovation projects. Recommends the services of private architectural, engineering, and consulting firms. Reviews and makes recommendations regarding project budgets, cost estimates, and fee proposals of private firms. Monitors the production of construction documents to include blueprints and specifications.
• Monitors the construction of projects to assure that materials, methods, and workmanship comply with contract documents.
• Assigns projects, establishes priorities and schedules for all projects on assigned campus. Establishes communication methods and monitors to ensure that projects are progressing on schedule and there is good communication with departments.
• Provides professional guidance to all faculty and staff on assigned campus requiring architectural design. Consults with clients to determine needs and provide architectural guidance.
• Serves as liaison between Capital Planning and Facilities, contract architects, university officials, and user groups relative to the construction and renovation of university facilities.
• Designs and monitors the development of contract documents and architectural standards.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Preferred

• Master's degree in Architecture

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 8 years as a practicing architect, preferably in design construction/renovation fields, including management experience required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Licensed Architect within the State of Indiana Upon Date of Hire

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrated experience and advanced skills in project management/project communication
• Demonstrated experience and advanced skills in architectural design and design critique
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in architectural contract document preparation and detailing and cost estimating
• Experience with AutoCAD and REVIT
• Demonstrates ability to work with and manage a diverse workforce

This role requires both sedentary work and the ability to move about, sometimes quickly, for long periods of time. It requires moving heavy objects, providing support for heavy objects, and performing strenuous labor under adverse field conditions. The ability to use tools, operate machinery, and to complete construction projects with precision and accuracy is required. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an on-site position. 

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Career Level: Expert

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Architecture

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