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Architectural Designers plan and design building and/or landscape project layouts. Designer responsibilities include gathering design requirements, specifications, and budgets for assigned projects; leading multi-discipline design teams specializing in assigned areas and assets; investigating, evaluating, and creating design solutions to ensure standards are safely met and to prolong the longevity of University property/systems; interacting and collaborating with project managers, occupants/users, department heads, asset team members, and design team members.

• Develop designs for in-house projects
• Serve as point of contact for design consultants
• Assist in establishing and enforcing standards and design quality for University long-term goals and interests
• Guide the design process; collaborate with architects and building users to establish project design direction
• Work with University customers and consultants in developing and designing projects of every scope
• Perform life-cycle cost comparisons and other cost-based analyses for multi-disciplinary projects
• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary design team; lead teams and provide support on construction projects
• Advise on policy and cost implications as well as state and federal requirements relating to safety, building/fire codes, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and any other relevant state or federal agency standards
• Lead/participate on University committees
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00