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UCSF Health · 1 month ago

Architectural Assistant/LEED

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$90K/yr - $111K/yr

1+ years exp

UCSF Health is dedicated to innovative patient care and advanced technology, and they are seeking an Architectural Assistant to support the design and construction processes for various capital projects. The role involves working closely with consultants and contractors, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

Provide support to the Architectural Division by implementing the design and construction process for each Capital and Facilities project assigned

Serve as UCSF design professional, work with consultants and contractors, prepare documentation and gain agency approval that conforms to project scope, budget, and schedule, and monitor construction from inception of the project to closeout

Address existing conditions to bring spaces into compliance with current regulations

Negotiate a professional service contract and coordinate a team of professionals to develop the scope, schedule, and budget for a project

Present and explain project information to obtain review and approval of key constituents to reflect agreement with the project scope

Assemble construction documents based on project scope

Provide project approval with local jurisdictions having authority

Suggest methods to increase value, maintain cost, or reduce cost of the project

Analyze building for needed infrastructure; collaborate with other jurisdictions, institutions, or contractors to prepare the project area for construction

Meet with reviewing agency to analyze potential code conflicts; obtain agreement on controversial issues

Evaluate plans and specifications for completeness, accuracy and conformance with project goals and objectives

Work with contracting staff, legal counsel, and stakeholders to ensure all contract documents are established to allow project to proceed

Obtain Reviewing Agency approval for the project

Monitor construction and inform project stakeholders on progress, quality, scope, schedule, and budget

Identify variances and discuss solutions with Supervisor, Project Team Manager, Customers, Facilities Project Coordinators, and other project stakeholders

Manage unanticipated events that delay construction and solve problems

Evaluate the need for and coordinate project change orders and contract amendments

Review and approve consultant’s progress payments

Collaborate with internal stakeholders on equipment and materials, finish of interiors and final approval for occupancy

Support an environment and mechanism to stimulate healthy competition, share ideas and promote opportunities to learn new techniques and methods that will improve the department's products and services

Collaborate with others to review, revise, and develop Design & Construction policies, procedures, methodologies, and tools as required

Collaborate on project status reports to meet project costs and timeliness objectives and maintaining the current and future standard in design and documentation

Qualification

Healthcare design experienceBuilding code knowledgeAutoCAD proficiencyProject management skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteRevit proficiencyVendor relationship managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

1–2 years of experience preparing design or construction documents for healthcare, laboratory, clinic, or other highly regulated building types

Working knowledge of hospital design and construction project processes and strong organizational to manage vital project components

Knowledge and understanding of basic building code and regulatory requirements including Title 22 and OSHPD

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to create clear, concise, professional reports

Skilled in managing vendor relationships, coordinating with contractors, property managers and / or project stakeholders

Demonstrated experience building, maintaining and nurturing strong professional relationships

Demonstrated Microsoft Office Suite skills and AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam

Preferred

Advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or similar

License to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture

Construction or Project Management or related field

Understanding and knowledge of relevant industry practices. Ability to accurately proof contracts, leases, floor plans, and research technical records

Demonstrated ability to monitor project budgets, evaluate vendor estimates, and review payment requests