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The City of Houston SENIOR ARCHITECT in Houston, Texas
SENIOR ARCHITECT
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SENIOR ARCHITECT
Salary
$81,822.00 - $129,360.00 Annually
Location
Houston, Texas
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
34210
Department
Houston Airport System
Opening Date
05/23/2024
Closing Date
7/13/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications will be accepted from: All Persons Interested
Division/ Section: Infrastructure -Design
Workdays & Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
PURPOSE OF DIVISION
The purpose of the Infrastructure Division is to manage the whole life cycle (planning, design, construction, commissioning, assessment of condition, modifying, replacing and decommissioning/disposal of physical and infrastructure Houston Airport System (HAS) assets consistent with environmental regulations and best management practices. In addition to the responsibilities related to physical assets, the Infrastructure Division manages the HAS portfolio of assets and resources, with a focused goal to improve project delivery to all Stakeholders.
Overall, the Infrastructure Division’s mission is to maintain and extend the effective life cycle of HAS’s physical assets and replace them when it is no longer financially feasible to extend the life of these assets, or they no longer support required Airport mission requirements.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Senior Architect will evaluate, manage and monitor the technical design and quality of systems and structures to achieve goals and objectives within established design parameters of airport system project(s), and all assets that span across one or more business unit(s), internally (HAS projects and assets), and externally (tenant projects).
Manages resources, schedules, financials, procurement and adheres to stage gate quality and HAS control guidelines throughout the full construction program and project development life cycle. Prepares required reports for Houston Airport System Directors, Stakeholders, business unit, and regulatory officials regularly to present and confirm projects and assets.
"Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required."
The Sr. Architect responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Supervises section; schedules and reviews work, trains and evaluates employees.
Manages and coordinates design consultants.
Provides schematic/design development and construction documents to secure bids for in-house designs.
May oversee space allocation, land, and property acquisition and lease arrangements.
Organizes and directs construction and renovation activities.
Conducts technical reviews of plans and specifications to achieve program objectives.
Coordinates special programs, i.e., asbestos abatement and hazardous material removal, as they relate to all design and construction projects.
Assists in developing and evaluating proposals and budget allocations.
Creates interior design plans for in-house designs.
Acts as "last word" authority on evaluating technical quality.
Administers and monitors special improvement programs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Requires the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements within very fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make rapid closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within somewhat fine tolerance demands; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fine tolerances with large equipment as an extension of the worker.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires an Architectural degree, which is accredited by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
Must be registered as an Architect with the State of Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Six years of professional experience in Architecture are required.
PREFERENCES
Experience in leading groups, presenting ideas, resulting in group collaboration and consensus.
Knowledge of the building codes adopted by the City of Houston.
Knowledge of Accessibility, ADA and TAS requirements.
Knowledge of Sustainability, LEED, and Energy initiatives.
Knowledge of and experience with Project Management processes.
Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, and Civil disciplines.
Experience in taking leadership in boards, commissions, community, and organizational bodies.
Experience in public speaking and presentation in group settings.
Knowledge and understanding of design and software such as Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 and other scheduling and estimating software.
High level proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience in airport design and/or aviation facilities or with other complex facilities Preferred.
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION
YES - this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
Pay Grade 29
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (281-233-1043). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. If you need special services or accommodations, call (281-233-1043). (TTY 7-1-1) Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWLV_sJFoM.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.
Benefits include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
02
Are you a Houston Airport System employee?
Yes
No
03
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than High School/GED
High School Diploma/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree or higher
04
Please indicate the degree concentration you obtained ("See Resume" is Not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)
05
Are you registered as an Architect with the State of Texas Board of Architectural Examiners?
Yes
No
06
How many years of professional experience in Architecture do you possess?
Less than 6 years of experience
6 years of experience
7 years of experience
8 years of experience or more
No experience
07
Total number of years you have directly supervising employees.
Less than 1 year
1 to less than 3 years
3 to less than 5 years
No supervisory experience
08
How many years as a Registered Architect do you have?
Less than 3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years or more
No experience
09
Please check all that you have verifiable work history with.
Experience with preparing planning and reviewing architectural designs for medium to large hub facilities. Experience using the building codes adopted by the City of Houston
Experience in airport design and/or aviation facilities or in other complex facility design such as medical and healthcare facilities.
Familiar with basic FAA, TSA, CBP and Security or other federal agency standards related to the planning, design and construction of aviation facilities
Experience with leading collaborative teams on projects
Experience with organizing teams and coordinating multiple and complex projects with final decision-making authority
Experience in leadership positions on boards or other organizations or groups
Experience working with and knowledge of the COH Building codes
Experience working with and knowledge of the ADA and TAS accessibility codes
Certification in LEED or experience with working with sustainability requirements
Experience as a project manager
Experience in working with and knowledge of engineering disciplines
Experience with public speaking
None of the above
10
Please check your "HIGHEST" level of proficiency in the MS Office software.
BASIC MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create a new document, enter text, and save it; navigate in a document and perform a search; format cells, rows, and columns; modify a database and insert data from another; application; create title and bullet slides; work with text, drawn objects, and drawing tools.
INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create mail merges, sort and filter them; customize toolbars; run and record Macros; filter data and manage a filtered list; create and modify some Macro commands; create, modify, and format charts; create basic Macros to automate forms and data entry; customize the appearance and functionality of reports; use hyperlinks and perform data integration.
ADVANCED MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Manage Macro commands, create dialogue boxes, and understand the notions of Visual Basic application programming; use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS); work with Pivot Tables; manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption; use Visual Basic to create a public function or event procedures, or add general procedures in a form module; plan and examine an application, develop a distributed application design.
None of the above.
11
Describe your level of experience with AutoCAD, Revit and/or other design related CAD programs.
Required Question