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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:

– Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00