Project Designer (Licensed Architect)

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire multiple licensed architect design professionals for the In-House Design Team within Planning, Design and Construction (PDC). If you are experienced in construction project design and want to help transform facilities that engage the university community and advance UT's education, research, and public service missions, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding career opportunity.

You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students, staff, and faculty, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package. For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefitsand https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Responsible for designing and preparing architectural and engineering construction documents while adhering to client requirements, code requirements and site adjustments. Coordinate with MEP, Site/Civil, and Structural Engineers, as well as Project Managers, Construction Planners, and other University stakeholders.

• Produce complete architectural/engineering schematic, design and construction documents to ensure high quality, innovative, functional design and the adherence to codes and standards.
• Resolve complex technical design issues by developing options keeping in mind client's needs, total cost of ownership, building's usage, code and standards, and environmental impact. Support UT standards and required reviews by the Technical Review Team and other authorized representatives.
• Conduct site feasibility research and site visit investigations. Generate reports and recommendations based on findings.
• Organize and maintain project documentation.
• Coordinate with in-house technical and engineering staff and vendors for technical information and specifications.
• Maintain licensure, including continuing education requirements.
• Other related functions as assigned

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture. Minimum two years experience as a designer or project manager to include experience preparing and editing technical document sets in the area of expertise. Licensed Architect in the State of Texas or licensed in another State with the ability to obtain reciprocity in Texas within 6 months of employment. Demonstrate an understanding of basis of design. Demonstrate an understanding of codes. Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once. Strong knowledge and skills in AutoCAD and Revit applications. Demonstrated experience working independently. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Master's Degree or advanced degree in Architecture or Engineering. Five or more years experience as a designer or project manager to include experience drafting or editing technical document sets in the area of expertise. Experience with BIM, Bluebeam, Sketchup and other 3D sketch software. LEED accreditation. Knowledge of specialized standards related to construction in the area of expertise. Experience in higher education design including, but not limited to, laboratories, classrooms, student spaces, housing, food service, athletics and recreation spaces. Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with external clients and co-workers.

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

$110,000 + depending on qualifications

• Standard office
• Manual dexterity
• Keyboard

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.