City of Tampa
Project Architect (#512100) N39
$47.72-$71.55 Hourly / $8,271.47-$12,402.00 Monthly / $99,257.60-$148,824.00 Yearly
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This is responsible professional work involving a variety of architectural design functions.
Nature Of Work
An
employee in this class is responsible for tasks of considerable difficulty
involving a variety of architectural assignments, which may include project planning,
contract negotiations, preparing and revising architectural design plans and
specifications, and consultant and user department coordination. Under the
direction of the Contract Administration management team, the employee is
required to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in the
preparation and development of project descriptions and scopes, design criteria
packages, cost estimates, and preparation of preliminary and final designs,
drawings, and specifications as needed. Also required is the coordination and
review of architectural designs, drawings, and specifications submitted by
consultants as well as supporting services during solicitations for assigned
projects. Work is reviewed through meetings, reports submitted, and performance
evaluations.
Examples of Duties
Coordinates the development of project scopes, cost
estimates, and preliminary drawings for the construction or renovation of
municipally owned buildings and facilities.
Develops preliminary conceptual architectural designs
including design criteria packages for advertisements of various City projects.
Preparation of architectural designs and incorporating suggested changes and
additions to meet functional requirements while staying within budget
limitations.
Oversees and reviews architectural plans and specifications
prepared by consultants and facilitates design review meetings.
Coordinates the activities of technical personnel involved
in the preparation of architectural, mechanical, and electrical working
drawings and technical specifications; reviews various sample submittals and
shop drawings for assigned projects.
Provides architectural expertise to coordinate the answering
of questions as to content of drawings and specifications during bidding and
construction phases; support during the preparation of addenda and letters of
clarification to modify contract documents.
Participates in maintaining project records, conducts
studies, researches records, and writes reports.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Considerable knowledge of: principles and practices of designing building structures
and facilities; municipal building codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations;
architectural developments and information in the field of building design and
construction.
Ability to: coordinate and review the work of technical
personnel; plan and prepare completed architectural design plans and
specifications; analyze and review architectural design submittals and drawings
prepared by consultants; prepare and submit detailed, clear, and concise
reports both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working
relationships with employees, officials, and the general public.
Physical Requirements
Mostly sedentary, indoors, requires extended use
of computer, typing and viewing monitor.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering or related field with three (3) years in architectural design experience. Master's degree preferred.
OR
An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
Licenses or Certifications
Registration as a professional architect in the State of Florida; or currently in the active process of obtaining registration. Must obtain within a year of employment.
Possession of a valid drivers license required.
Examination
Evaluation
of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all
pre-employment processing.
Comments
Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.
CLASS: 512100; EST: 8/10/2013; REV: 4/25/2024;