ArchitectProject Manager
Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
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Job Summary
The United States District Court Southern District of Indiana is accepting applications for an Architect/Project Manager. The Architect/Project Manager reports to the Clerk of Court and collaborates closely with the courts Special Projects Manager. This position offers substantial telework flexibility. The candidate should be available for on-site duties and periodic meetings in Indianapolis and Evansville Indiana. Regular presence in Evansville will be required during key project milestones.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Lead the planning design and construction of a new $24 million lease-construct courthouse in Evansville Indiana including two courtrooms four chambers district and bankruptcy clerks office spaces and probation space.
- Work closely with the chief judge resident judges in Evansville clerks of the district and bankruptcy courts chief probation officer court managers General Services Administration (GSA) U.S. Marshals Service general contractors service providers architectural and engineering consultants and other key partners in the acquisition of new lease space design and construction.
- Review and analyze architectural and engineering drawings specifications schedules cost estimates shop drawings and other project related documents. Ensure compliance with the U.S. Courts Design Guide by GSA and contractors.
- Provide technical advice and recommendations to judges and court unit executives to assist in defining court design and construction needs.
- Conduct regular construction site visits to monitor progress.
- Participate in on-site meetings conference calls and web meetings.
- Prepare written meeting summaries progress reports briefing memos and inspection reports and provide update briefings to court unit executives and judges the Seventh Circuits Assistant Circuit Executive for Space and other judiciary clients.
- Assist in the development of a Furniture Acquisition Plan for court units. Assist the Property Disposal Officers with the identification planning coordination and removal of all excess furniture and equipment. Report furniture moves acquisitions and changes to the appropriate Custodial Officer to ensure master inventory database is accurate.
- Support courtroom technology systems procurement project management and installation oversight.
- Assist with move coordination for judges chambers district and bankruptcy clerks offices and Probation in all move matters (telephones computers audio security furnishings etc.).
- Travel within the district will be required (Evansville Indianapolis New Albany Terre Haute).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States (i.e. permanent resident. Permanent residents must be willing to apply for United States citizenship within two years of hire).
- Applicants are subject to a complete FBI fingerprint check and background investigation. Employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation.
- Employees are required to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct which is available to applicants for review upon request.
- The Federal Financial Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages for court employees.
- Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
Applicants must be detail-oriented and possess excellent problem-solving skills. Exemplary customer service skills a friendly helpful and professional demeanor and the ability to work independently and to collaborate effectively as part of a team are imperative. Applicants should have excellent administrative and organizational skills with the ability to effectively and professionally communicate both verbally and in writing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in architecture engineering industrial design or related studies; licensure preferred.
- Experience working on federal projects and a demonstrated familiarity with facilities management project management and construction administration.
- Significant experience in design and construction of spaces with a high level of finish detail and complex systems integration; fifteen years preferred.
- Ability to analyze architectural drawings and designs interpret their content and provide accurate concise briefings and recommendations to the Chief Judge court executives and other court staff.
- Proactive problem solver and consummate team player.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Excellent writing and analytical skills.
- Experience presenting to clients/public.
- Experience using CAD Microsoft Office Adobe Creative Suite and Bluebeam.
High school diploma or equivalent.
A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in architecture engineering industrial design or related studies; licensure preferred.
The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement either of which may occur without prior written or other notice.
The Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection will be made consistent with the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Plan adopted by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
Please note that federal judicial employees are governed by certain ethical guidelines that prohibit engaging in any political activities whether partisan or nonpartisan.
The United States District Court is a smoke-free environment.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Required Experience:
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