Campus Architect

Campus Architect

Summary:

The Campus Architect will report to the Director of Facilities Management and will work hands-on in all aspects of the architectural design and production processes, including defining OPR, programming, space planning, concept sketches through develop of design and construction documents, estimating, bid process and reconciliation, code and zoning compliance, and project management to include oversight of work for compliance to design and budget.  Full architectural design and approval will be executed for certain capital projects and collaboration will occur with external design consultants in the development of certain larger capital projects.  Oversight and review of AIA contract documentation for projects for which it is required.  The Campus Architect is expected to utilize sustainable design practices to the extent feasible on projects. The Campus Architect may or may not directly supervise any College staff members but will need to be skilled at team building and personal communication as the success of most projects will depend on alignment and collaboration of internal colleagues and external contractors.  The Campus Architect also should possess strong technical presentation skills and be able to present either self-produced or vendor-produced drawings, technical specifications, code explanations and digital models to various levels of the College community and Administration Leadership.

Minimum Qualifications Required: 

Education required to ensure success in this position:
•Bachelor’s degrees in Architecture 

Experience required to ensure success in this position: 
•6-8 years of experience managing architectural and construction projects preferred, at least 3-5 required.
•Experience in architectural design and project oversight.
•Experience negotiating and contracting for architecture, construction or similar services.

Special skills, knowledge and abilities: 
•Experience in project budgeting and management and designing and reviewing designs, drawings and specifications.
•Strong communications and team building skills to forget effective working relationships with campus colleagues, external design and construction contractor partners and state building and regulatory inspectors. .
•Ability to interpret and apply codes and regulations pertaining to campus renovation and construction projects.
•Strong understanding of contractual responsibilities, processes and procedures governed by AIA contractual agreements.
•Ability to effectively evaluate and oversee the work of subordinate contractors and facilities professionals.
•Excellent computer skills are required, proficiency with MS Office Suite is essential and should have strong skills with BIM or CAD/CAD similar software.

License, certification, or registration necessary: 
•Must be a Kentucky certified Architect.  LEED-AP certification preferred.
•Valid Driver’s License

Physical requirements: 
•Ability to walk and climb extended distances around campus and job sites; ability to inspect in, around, and underneath buildings, foundations, etc.; visual acuity essential.
•Ability to lift up to forty pounds on occasion.  

Environmental conditions: 
•Mix of office work and work on construction sites or in other campus facilities areas

Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment: 
•Automobile, golf cart

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

•Establishment of OPR (Owner’s Project Requirement) documentation on projects and compliance to campus standards and GIS documentation.
•Lead teams of campus colleagues in charette and/or scoping meetings to define programming requirements, space needs for planning and project budget estimates.
•Complete architectural sketches, drawings and designs throughout the architectural design process from concept through schematic design and design development to construction drawings.
•Works collaboratively with VP of Operations, General Counsel, Director of Facilities Management and Director of Projects to negotiate and review contracts for design and construction services, outsourced College operations, and other contractual commitments as requested.  Assures projects with AIA agreements are negotiated and followed appropriately.
•Management of capital projects through coordination and oversight of construction partners that can range from architectural design to large construction management to contracted trades work to internally completed projects with Facilities Management team members.
•Support the VP of Operations, Director of Facilities Management and Director of Projects multi-year capital planning.
•Knowledge of IBC and other applicable local, state and federal code requirements, including life safety codes and accessibility requirements.
•Ability to utilize Revit, CAD, BIM or other applicable design software as necessary.

Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty and students. 

Founded in 1855, Berea College achieved national distinction as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls 1,600 students from 43 states and U.S. territories and more than 70 countries. Berea College admits students who are unable to afford tuition and provides all of them a no-tuition promise, valued at more than $178,000. Berea’s students excel in the College’s supportive yet demanding academic environment, and many are the first in their families to attend college. As one of only nine federally recognized Work Colleges, all Berea students are expected to work 10-12 hours weekly in various positions across campus. Berea College was again named one of the nation’s “Best Institutions for Undergraduates to Earn their College Degree” in the 2022 edition of The Princeton Review’s book, The Best 387 Colleges. Berea also appeared on four other lists within the publication: Best Colleges in the Southeast; Best Value Colleges; Best Green Colleges; and Tuition Free Schools. Berea College is ranked #148 by The Princeton Review – the highest-ranked Kentucky college, and the #3 “Best Value College” in the nation. Berea is one of only two private institutions ranked in the Top 10 for Value in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (THE) 2022 College Rankings. The Washington Monthly ranks Berea College #13 among the nation’s liberal arts colleges, recognizing Berea for maintaining “consistently high rankings thanks to their economic diversity, relatively strong graduation rates, and commitment to meeting students’ financial need.” U.S. News and World Report Rankings lists Berea as #30 among National Liberal Arts Colleges, including ranking Berea #1 in Service Learning, #2 for Most Innovative Schools, #3 in Co-ops/Internships, #4 in First-year Experiences, and tied for #13 in Best Undergraduate Teaching.

Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 16,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at www.berea.edu.

Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.

Berea College is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!

Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Note to Prospective Employees:

Each year, Berea College Public Safety publishes an annual report to the campus to make public crime statistics, policies, and procedures for Berea College.  This Annual Security Report, required by the Jeane Clery Act, Minger Act, and the Student Right To Know Act is now available for review.  For a full, printable version of the ASR, you can click here: https://www.berea.edu/public-safety/annual-security-report-2019/

For a policy-by-policy version that is easier to read and browse, please visit Public Safety’s website here: https://www.berea.edu/public-safety/annual-security-report-2019/