SUMMARY: Coordinate, support, and collaborate with district Facilities Planners and Construction Project Managers to, manage and monitor the planning and design of district facilities provided by architects, engineers, and consultants. Review projects at each phase of development for compliance with educational and technical specifications (per district policy), applicable codes (federal, state, local city, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and standards, budgets, and schedules. Coordinate and collaborate with district departments for specific department design needs throughout project planning and design. Must be able to travel frequently among district locations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on job assignment.
Lead, define and develop design of facilities by applying expert understanding and knowledge of existing infrastructure and adequacy needs, research of historical data and evaluation, and interpretation of local, state, and federal codes and standards, including the currently adopted ICC International Codes and ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Supports the work of Facilities Planners, Construction Project Managers, and maintenance team through the expertise of items including but not limited to code compliance and technical aspects of building design. Apply a high-level knowledge and understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; building structures; civil site layout, grading, and site utilities in order to support design activities and project work.
Participate in all stages and levels of project planning and design by supporting coordination and interfacing with a variety of individuals including Construction Project Managers, Facilities Planners, district leadership, principals and other educators, maintenance staff, outside consultants and contractors, and regulatory officials. Analyze, interpret, review and contribute to development of projects throughout programming, schematic design, design development, contract documents, and construction administration phases of design and construction Conducts plan reviews of all architectural and engineering aspects of building and site design.
Design and develop documentation for the delivery of small facility modifications projects. Provide code analysis, drawings, and assessment of existing conditions and coordinate project permitting. Assist Facilities Planners with inquiries and development and documentation for delivery of facility modification projects.
Responsible for understanding, managing, and updating the district’s long range plans in collaboration with district leadership and Planning Manager. Execute these plans by tracking, identifying, and analyzing various complex data to meet district standards and achieve optimal facility functionality, including but not limited to, facilities life cycle, deferred maintenance, and space adequacy evaluations. Communicate with district leadership, Facilities Planners, and Construction Project Managers regarding these plans and be able to speak to progress and completion of milestones.
Responsible for collecting, analyzing, managing, and organizing data related to all facilities within the district. Understanding and synthesizing data to be used for capital planning and long-range planning. Review and perform high-level feasibility studies of proposed school sites.
Lead and manage jurisdiction entitlement processes including but not limited to: collaboration with jurisdiction planning and development engineering staff and district project team throughout planning, design, and construction. Coordination of entitlement submissions and comment responses. Prepare and assist with preparation of grant applications and assist Construction Project Managers in management of awarded grants.
Participate in the selection and contracting of architectural, engineering, and construction management firms. Assist in updates to and application of standard District contracts.
Manage and maintain the District's Educational Specifications and Technical Guidelines by supporting Facilities Planners with expert-level analysis/review of requested updates and incorporating changes. Ensure facilities projects comply with District Education Specifications and Technical Guidelines. Lead collaboration with the Learning Services department for the Educational Specifications updates.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or related field. Master’s degree in architecture preferred.
Minimum of six (6) years professional experience as a licensed architect.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience managing facilities design projects, including coordination and/or management of multiple disciplines, including civil, structural, and mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
Experience in school facility planning and design preferred.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
Registered architect in Colorado within six (6) months after entering position.
Criminal background check required for hire.
SALARY INFORMATION:
The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE. Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate on the employees’ education and/or work experience. For additional information, please review our Administrative Compensation Program or review our Administrative Salary Schedule.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).
To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.
THIS POSTING IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
