Chief Architect

About the role

The City of Birmingham is seeking an experienced Chief Architect to perform advanced professional and administrative architectural work within the Architecture Division of the Planning, Engineering and Permitting Department. The Chief Architect oversees the design, construction, and remodeling of various City building projects, many of which are designed by consulting architects. This position resolves complex professional and technical issues and provides oversight of construction and construction administration contracts. The Chief Architect also supervises Architects, Senior Plans Examiners, Plans Examiners, and other staff responsible for reviewing and processing architectural plans and related project activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multiple project portfolio through all phases of project administration, ranging in scope from renovation to new construction.
• Procure design and construction services, including the bid and award process.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local statutory requirements for construction (e.g., ADA, EPA, IBC).
• Develop contract documents (e.g., owner-architect, owner-contractor agreements, owner-special service).
• Coordinate activities and manage schedules of clients (e.g., end users, consultants) and professional or administrative staff (e.g., architects, project managers) throughout construction projects.
• Utilize drawing software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit).

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Licensed as an Architect in the state of Alabama OR certified through the National Council for Architecture Registration Boards (NCARB) that would lead to licensure in Alabama within six weeks.