Senior Architect

The Senior Architect position manages the activities of the Design Division, which provides planning, programming, peer review of designs, furniture planning, layouts, and installations, and overall support to the other divisions within the department and the County regarding space allocations, design efforts, and potential future projects.

As the landlord for all facilities owned by Maricopa County, the Facilities Management Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of more than 200 facilities comprised of over 10 million square feet. Facilities Management is made up of a collaborative team that provides and performs various functions to meet the facility-related needs of all Maricopa County Departments. Our broad range of services includes various aspects of the ongoing operations and maintenance of all County-owned facilities, management of all facility projects, and in-house design services.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid work schedule option
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require

• Six years of capital design experience and administration, including three years of supervisory/management experience
• Bachelors degree in Architecture
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• Registered Architect in the state of Arizona, or registered in another state with the ability to obtain Arizona registration within 45 days of the hire date
• Must complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), MCSO background investigation, and TOC certification to access County detention facilities
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona drivers license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Experience managing and administering public sector/government projects

Job Contributions

• Execute planning, programming, and design of capital projects, tenant project requests, and major maintenance projects for County departments, taking into consideration project goals, constraints, and the extent of the Countys financial and legal obligations
• Develop policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards; ensure consistent compliance by assigned staff and consultants
• Act in the capacity of Architect of Record for County-wide designed improvement projects requiring a Registered Architect to stamp and sign drawings
• Prepare and present to leadership conceptual plans, test fits, or further design documents in support of the pre-construction process for various capital projects
• Evaluate accessibility, ADA, and code compliance issues and provide interpretations; design professional proposals, sit on qualifications-based selection committees, and assist in negotiations
• Establish relationships with planning review authorities and lead meetings to streamline plan review submission, processing, and issuance of permits. Assist project managers with the coordination of deferred submittals, inspections, and obtaining certificates of occupancy
• Develop and manage division budget, responsible for expenditures; participate in the budget process; identify staffing, equipment, facilities, and related needs; oversee and/or approve purchases and procurement
• Oversee design peer reviews, including constructability and functional reviews
• Manage the Countys Annual Facilities Permit program for the three main County campuses
• Develop and maintain standard technical specifications for the department
• Evaluate materials, finishes, and products for effectiveness, durability, sustainability, and budgetary requirements, ensuring they comply with County standards and industry best practices
• Ensure the timely delivery of record drawings and details to support design consultants, Operations and Maintenance staff, and other County departments
• Oversee signage designs produced internally and externally to comply with the Countys graphic design standards
• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period
• Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions