Architectural Design Coordinator

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization: 509101 - Construction Administration

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Architectural Design Coordinator provides architectural support for existing and new campus projects. Assists in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of architectural techniques, procedures, and design.

Additional Department Summary: Under the supervision of the Staff Architect, plans and produces work requiring sound professional judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of architectural techniques, procedures, and design. Assesses, evaluates, and analyzes existing campus facilities. Prepares drawings, specifications, estimates, and other documents as needed for new and renovation work. Develops new approaches to solving design and construction issues. Promotes sustainability techniques and new design technologies in new and renovation projects. Monitors construction for compliance to applicable codes, accepted practices, and University standards. Provides architectural support to the department relating to campus projects, including the review of design documents and shop drawings. Possesses ability to communicate clearly and to relate to users, administrators, design professionals, contractors, and staff members.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of architectural experience to include two (2) years Revit experience and/or 3D modeling in an architectural work environment; OR associate's degree and four (4) years of architectural experience to include two (2) years Revit experience and/or 3D modeling in an architectural work environment.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Experience generating plans and specifications for commercial or institutional construction.

Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of Revit, ICC Codes, and ADAAG requirements for buildings and building sites. Requires in-depth knowledge of architectural design concepts and practices, as well as extensive knowledge of the construction process for new construction and renovation.

Preferred Qualifications: Classical architecture experience. Experience designing University facilities.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.