Architect

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Who We Are

Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) manages the planning, design and construction of the University of Michigan's physical campus. A division of Facilities and Operations, our professional staff has the expertise to manage a wide range of facility improvement projects. We are committed to providing outstanding customer service and safely completing projects on time and within budget.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Associate Director for Design, you will:

• Evaluate courses of action and make independent decisions on matters of significance within the scope of responsibilities, free from immediate direction.
• Manage the activities of architects, engineers, interior designers, and other professionals retained for planning, programming and designing assigned capital building projects.
• Develop architectural program statements, building programs and conceptual designs for assigned capital building projects.
• Maintain the highest quality standards in architecture, while managing the design process for capital building projects.
• Prepare and execute contracts for engaging professional consultant firms to develop and document capital building projects.
• Advise client administrators and faculty on criteria for facility planning, building design, and construction.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of graphics and narrative reports for programming and design projects and create presentation.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

• 3 or more years of related experience managing the design efforts for multiple medium-sized capital projects

• Licensed architect or qualified to take the architect licensing exam.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off, including Family care, Maternity and Parental paid leaves
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Facilities & Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based and proactive.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.