Sr. Architect Designer

About the role

Provides professional, highly technical, planning, design, project management, and construction administrative work on a wide variety of projects relating to municipal facilities (buildings, grounds, cemeteries, etc.). May occasionally be required to provide technical and project management services for horizontal or marine infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers budgets
• Analyzes, recommends, plans for and implements improvements
• Affords oversight to in-house projects related to existing buildings and new buildings within the Town
• Functions as in-house Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) architectural resource
• Prepares and stamps plans and specifications for all in-house projects
• Assists the Town Architect in directing and managing the operations of the Architect Section
• All other related work as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (advanced degrees preferred) plus eight to ten years of progressively responsible relevant experience in the design, construction and supervision of construction of large complex buildings in Massachusetts
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Registered Architect License (required)
• Construction Supervisor License (preferred)

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Architecture, and of the materials, methods and techniques of public works
• Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations governing public construction
• Technical knowledge and experience in design, construction and inspection problems commonly encountered in municipal design and construction activities
• Knowledge of Massachusetts procurement laws, contract administration and project management
• Working knowledge of computer applications related to architectural functions
• Proven ability to design, supervise, manage and plan large-scale complex projects
• Ability to interpret and follow engineering and architectural plans
• Ability to develop and effectively manage large construction budgets
• Ability to conduct cost analyses, value engineering and cost management for large-scale construction projects
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports
• Ability to prepare and administer grants

Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in the use of computers including word processing, spreadsheets, database, PowerPoint, AutoCAD Architecture Software, and engineering design software

Benefits

Position(s) funded 100% through the Barnstable Capital Improvement Project funds. Elimination of this funding will result in elimination of this position and separation of the employee from this position.

Pay

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Schedule

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