Town of Barnstable · 3 months ago
Sr. Architect Designer
The Town of Barnstable is seeking a Sr. Architect Designer to provide professional planning, design, project management, and construction administrative work on various municipal facilities. The role involves overseeing in-house projects, preparing budgets, and acting as the Town Architect in their absence, while ensuring compliance with ADA standards and relevant regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
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
Provides plans and specifications (stamped as appropriate) for all in-house projects; oversees 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 administers budgets; analyzes, recommends, plans for and implements improvements; assists the Town Architect in directing and managing the operations of the Architect Section; all other related work as assigned
May be required to act as Town Architect in their absence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (advanced degrees preferred)
Eight to ten years of progressively responsible relevant experience in the design, construction and supervision of construction of large complex buildings in Massachusetts
Registered Architect License (required)
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Architecture
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
Demonstrated ability to meet and deal appropriately and effectively with a large variety of people
Demonstrated ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates; and to evaluate their performance
Ability to work in a close-knit, team environment
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in the use of computers including word processing, spreadsheets, database, PowerPoint, AutoCAD Architecture Software, and engineering design software
Team oriented attitude
Preferred
Construction Supervisor License (preferred)
Company
Town of Barnstable
Town of Barnstable Mission: Our priorities focus on the mission of our organization and its strategic plan To protect the Town of Barnstable’s quality of life and unique character, engage our citizens, and enact policies that respond to and anticipate the needs of our community.