District Project Architect

Job description

**Position Title:**

District Project Architect

**Job Description:**

**HINDS COMMUNITY** **COLLEGE**

**Job** **Descriptions**

**JOB TITLE: District Project Architect** **REPORTS TO: Vice President of Auxiliary Service & Facilities Management**

**DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management**

**EXEMPT: Yes**

**VICE** **PRESIDENT:** **Auxiliary Service & Facilities Management**

**GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE** **FUNCTION**

The Project Architect participates in the selection of project design consultants and manages external project architects, engineers, and design consultants in the development of plans and specifications.

The Project Architect will manage design documents to ensure compliance with the budget, scope, and campus standards.

The Project Architect will also assist in managing the budget allocated to the project and coordinate compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.

**QUALIFICATIONS** **REQUIREMENTS**

The Project Architect will assist with the preparation of schematic and preliminary plan review documents for the Hinds Community College Board of Trustees' approval.

Manages, schedules, and tracks contracts from inception through the construction bid and award process.

Manages and monitors contract budgets.

**EDUCATION AND/OR** **EXPERIENCE**

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Architecture (or related degree) with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the development of program scope, preferably associated with design and planning of public works projects, including preparation of bid documents and specifications, public works contract administration, and fiscal management in a large institutional setting.

Higher education experience preferred.

In addition, the Project Architect must be a registered and licensed Professional through the Mississippi Board of Architecture and must maintain said license and requirements administered by the Mississippi Board of Architecture.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** , include the following.

+ Thorough knowledge of public works laws, design and construction ordinances.

+ Thorough knowledge of regulations applicable to building, construction, maintenance and repair, including building codes for the State of Mississippi, fire codes, ADA regulations, industry standards, and regulations.

+ Working knowledge of Hinds Community College and state capital planning standards and requirements is desirable.

+ Ability to represent the department in Board of Trustees meetings in presenting pertinent construction in progress information

Other duties may be assigned.

**SUPERVISORY** **RESPONSIBILITIES:** None

**PHYSICAL** **DEMANDS**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

**WORK** **ENVIRONMENT**

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.

The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

**Mission**

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

**Vision**

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

**Values**

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

+ Integrity
+ Diversity
+ Excellence
+ Accountability
+ Leadership
+ Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities.

We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

**The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these** **policies:**

**EEOC Compliance:** The Office of Human Resources

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3396 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu .

**Title IX** : Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Em

**Full Time/Part Time:**

Full time

**Position Type:**

12 Month 260 Days

**Job Classification:**

Physical Plant

**Scheduled Hours:**

40

Required Skill Profession

Other General