Senior Architectural Associate
Senior Architectural Associate
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Job Description
Posting Date
05/02/25Application Deadline
05/16/25Pay Range
$89000 $127000 annuallySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Facilities ManagementAbout the Position
The Senior Architectural Associate provides intermediate to advanced professional architectural work including programming space planning conceptual design and design development through construction documents and construction administration. This position is responsible for the intake and distribution of drawings and documents to and from consultants and internal staff. It takes an active role in maintaining space and drawing standards of the division. The Senior Architectural Associate may conduct code research perform presentations to clients and management and may serve as a lead worker for other employees engaged in this work. This position will work with project managers across disciplines and create dynamic functional spaces for various departments and county stakeholders.
About Us
As the landlord for all Maricopa County facilities the Facilities Management Department is responsible for the planning design construction maintenance and operations of more than 200 facilities comprised of over 10 million square feet. Facilities Management comprises a collaborative team that provides and performs various functions to meet the facilityrelated needs of all Maricopa County Departments.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming onsite center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
Five years of experience performing architectural work designing space layouts and managing intermediate to complex renovation design projects of office space or similar spacetype renovations or new builds including two years of project management experience in all areas of the planning design and construction of facility construction projects
Bachelors degree in Architecture Planning Design Facilities Management Construction Administration or a closely related field
A combination of postsecondary education and/or jobrelated experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a yearforyear basis
Must be a licensed Architect by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration or the ability to obtain registration within 12 months of employment
We Also Value
Six or more years of experience in architectural design work and coordination across design disciplines (mechanical structural interiors etc.)
Understanding of BOMA Floor Measurement Standards and Best Practices
Knowledge of Arizona State Library Archives & Public Records (LAPR) retention schedules standards and guidance
Experience in researching and interpreting the International Building Codes and ANSI standards for ADA requirements
Knowledge of the National CAD Standard and/or AIA CAD Layer Guidelines
Photoshop/graphic design experience.
Revit proficiency with the ability to set up and manage templates.
Experience with SketchUp or other 3D modeling software
Job Contributions
Produce design drawings and complex construction document sets for all phases of design. Permit drawing sets with Planning and Development and other authorities having jurisdiction including Engineering consultant coordination
Develop programming test fit floor plans and schematic design options to validate space layouts and concept floor plan overlays to test department moves and reconfigures against actual available square footage
Create bid package drawings for contractor pricing and budgetary purposes; produce construction details for tenant improvement projects including custom details to adapt building systems and finishes to existing conditions. Work with the Interiors team to develop finish schedules on Architectural improvement projects
Manage and organize closeout files and technical documentation for each construction project including all architectural engineering vendor and consultant documents asbuilts warranties and other contractspecified deliverables saving documents in proper formats to department drives and or cloud storage locations
Maintain uptodate FMD Master Drawings and Department Zoning Diagrams and assist with department square footage verification in support of the annual Cost Allocations process
Review Architectural Job Captains complex architectural plans and provide inhouse architect signature for projects and service as backup signature for Senior Architect
Maintain and enforce Maricopa County Facilities Management Department CAD/BIM Standards including layering control title block templates and details. Maintain Space Standards Document
Survey existing office space conditions measure floor plans and check for the accuracy of floor plans on an asneeded basis
Manage Project Managers Operations & Maintenance and the Design Team with the collection and distribution of record drawings and other files for use inhouse by vendors and other consultants
Other job duties as assigned
Working Conditions
Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally 10 pounds frequently or negligible amounts constantly or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customerfacing for all hours worked
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
