Hamilton County Department of Education · 14 hours ago
Architect
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expHamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is committed to excellence for every student and is seeking an Architect to provide in-house architectural design services. The role involves creating design documents, ensuring compliance with building codes, and managing capital maintenance projects.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Acts in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times
Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to school and other stakeholders
Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures
Directs the work of the architectural CAD drafter
Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise
Interprets and ensures compliance with standard building codes, life/safety codes, handicapped codes, and all other applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees, students, and other individuals; researches code books for code interpretation as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations
Consults with direct supervisor, School Board members, County Commissioners, and other officials to review operations and activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations; makes recommendations to School Board on needed ADA upgrades, code compliance issues, or other priority projects
Provides design documents for capital maintenance funding for new construction, upgrades, remodeling, re-roofing, and other major projects
Writes criteria specifications and programs for all new HCDE projects
Utilizes computer aided design (AutoCAD) software to prepare project designs and plans; creates library in AutoCAD system of drawings of all HCDE schools
Reviews shop drawings, architectural drawings, and specifications for projects; evaluates, marks up for corrections, and approves/returns as appropriate
Performs construction contract administration on capital maintenance projects; prepares contracts for capital maintenance services by outside contractors; administers bidding and negotiations for capital maintenance project contracts; schedules work sequence on projects and distributes schedules; assists with HCDE reviews of work performed by contracted architects
Performs budget administration; prepares budgets for capital maintenance projects; assists in preparing budgets for capital contract projects; reviews pay applications from contractors on capital maintenance projects; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget
Assists in acting as owner’s representative on contract architect projects; participates in on-site and in-office meetings as owner’s representative; conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans
Coordinates preparation and submission of various documents and reports to State Fire Marshal, City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, or other individuals/agencies as appropriate
Evaluates and researches construction materials and products; determines specific products for incorporation into criteria specifications issued to contract architects for new construction
Travels to schools and other locations within the district
Communicates through the proper channels to keep supervisor and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature
Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe
Works collaboratively with school staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders
Attends work and arrives to work on time
Maintains confidentiality
Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law
Attends meetings as needed
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and standards; reviews new codes and changes to existing codes; maintains an awareness of new construction materials, methods, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, architectural programs, construction contracts, budget documents, schedules, architectural drawings, specifications, sketches, presentations, or other documents
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, budget documents, financial reports, contractor requests for payment, shop drawings, engineering drawings, architectural drawings, specifications, soil reports, surveys, codes, federal register, standards, policies, procedures, catalogs, product literature, publications, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, computer-aided design (AutoCAD), presentation, email, Internet, or other programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner
Operates a variety of equipment associated with work activities, which may include a motor vehicle, microcomputer, server, plotter, printer, blueprint machine, copy machine, fax machine, digital camera, drafting tools, surveying tools, measuring instruments, calculator, or telephone
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
State of TN Registered Architect license required
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field required
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to use computer-aided design software and other technology to create documents
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to calculate decimals and percentages
Ability to analyze building codes, materials, space and site requirements, as well as other technical documents to determine the most cost effective and regulatory compliant option
Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
Ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines
Preferred
Six (6) years previous experience and/or training that includes architectural services, site planning, building construction, building codes, surveying, programming, project management, computer aided design (CAD) operations, and personal computer operations preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Company
Hamilton County Department of Education
Hamilton County Schools is located in the scenic city of Chattanooga, TN.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mary Ellen Heuton
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Hardy
Coordinator of Community Partnerships
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