Senior Architect

This position will provide oversight to their internal team as well as outside consultants and contractors to guide projects through the nuances and challenges of government contracting. This position will be responsible for the daytoday management of construction phase duties and responsibilities. These duties include but are not limited to facilitating and participating in precon meetings Owner Architect Contractor meetings proposal review contract negotiation schedule/development/monitoring payment application/invoice reviews conflict resolution job site observation composing/editing technical documents and project closeout administration.

The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experiences that include technical problem solving as well as seasoned interpersonal skills to mentor less experienced staff continuing to develop their professional skills. The ideal candidate will also have the demonstrated ability to objectively evaluate challenges that occur throughout the projects development and offer guidance to their team to reach mutually acceptable solutions that will keep projects on time and within budget. The Senior Architect will lead with confidence and possess the professional discretion to compromise when necessary and remain resolve in their position even when met with strong opposition.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed:

• Supervises and participates in the work of architectural staff engaged in preparing drawings and specifications for new construction remodeling and renovation of City buildings and structures; checks computations and specified materials for accuracy and conformance with regulations and specifications; and prepares periodic project status reports technical reports comments and recommendations.
• Inspects project sites to assist in the solution of difficult problems; and interprets specifications and City policy and makes change orders.
• Checks private building plans for compliance with City building codes ordinances and standard specifications.
• Coordinates activities between contractors and contract architects in preliminary cost estimation plan design and construction phases; and provides architectural supervision and field inspection to assure compliance with contract documents.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the budget.
• Coordinates and analyzes construction program procedures project budgets and estimates funding levels commitments and expenditures and makes recommendations on appropriate changes.
• Participates in the selection and management of consulting architects for the development of plans specifications studies and reports; and reviews plans for construction prepared by private engineers and technical subordinates.
• Supervises trains and evaluates professional and technical subordinates.
• Within City guidelines recommends and selects contractors and oversees contractor work.
• Oversees the development of plans and estimates for construction and repair of public works systems.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation of special architectural studies and reports.
• Serves as staff to a variety of City commissions boards and committees on various design matters; and coordinates architecturerelated activities with other City departments divisions and sections and with outside agencies.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to City staff.
• Performs other or related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of architecture.
• Modern methods and techniques used in planning and designing municipal and private buildings.
• Basic structural mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Strength properties and uses of building construction materials.
• Applicable policies regulations laws and codes relevant to the design and construction of municipal and private buildings.
• Principles of supervision and training.

• Use of computers computer applications and software.
• Use of computeraided design programs.

• Perform advanced architectural design prepare complex and accurate plans and specifications and review and check the preparation of architectural plans and studies.
• Present architectural plans and information clearly and effectively in pictorial and written form.
• Use a variety of drafting apparatus.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
• Plan assign train and supervise the work of a diverse staff in the accomplishment of architectural projects and programs.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

Proof of the required certificate and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

Please note the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via email. As such please ensure you verify the email address on your application and check your email frequently including your spam and junk folders. All email notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) All applicants must complete and submit onlinea City of Sacramento employment applicationby the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applicationswill be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and past jobrelated experience in the duties area of the Work Experience section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on fulltime experience 40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the fulltime equivalent (prorated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If see resume is noted in the Work Experience section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the Work Experience section.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted onlinewith your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
• Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment.

2. Supplemental Questionnaire:(Pass/Fail) In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Officeby the final filing deadline;

• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
• Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
• Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selection process.

3. Screening Committee:(Pass/Fail) All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement for applications selected by the hiring department.

4. Interview Process:Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.

5. Conditional Hire:Upon receipt of a conditional offer the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable candidates may also need to pass a preemployment medical exam controlled substance and/or alcohol test and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

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