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City of Pittsburgh Senior Project Architect in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Senior Project Architect
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Senior Project Architect
Salary
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type
CS Non-Competitive, Full Time
Job Number
23-SPAA-02
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
08/24/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
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POSITION SUMMARY
Administers and manages consultant work for all phases of construction projects on City-owned facilities. Incumbent manages the planning, cost estimating, budgeting, scoping, design, acquisition, construction, inspection, and direction of assigned projects for City-owned facilities. Projects often include multiple phases and can take over a year to complete. Projects include, but are not limited to, design and construction of new facilities, existing facility renovations, space planning, development of standard designs, and strategic initiatives including, but not limited to, vendor pool development and increased bid responses. Incumbent is responsible for quality assurance and adherence to all applicable local, state, and federal laws for all projects that require the discipline of architecture.
Department: Public Works, Bureau of Facilities
Posting Type: Announcement
Salary: $96,544 per year.
Union: None, this is a non-union position.
Union Bid Form: None required.
Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive
REQUIREMENTS
General Application Requirements:
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.
Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
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Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID 19 vaccination mandate.
A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License at the time of filing application or prior to appointment, which must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for a special accommodation on the basis of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service on an individual basis.
Applicants must possess a Professional License in good standing as a Registered Architect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or Professional License as a Registered Architect in good standing in another State that reciprocates with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and has recently acquired a Professional License as a Registered Architect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration from employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).
NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.
Qualifying Requirements:
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.
WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show ten (10) years of full-time experience in architecture. (Full-time is defined as 32 hours or more per week. Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Architecture or a related field. Applicants must also have a minimum of five (5) years of professional licensure in Architecture. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training.)
EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position. Therefore, no education/training and/or work experience may be substituted toward the qualifying requirements listed above.
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.
Written: None required for this position.
Performance: None required for this position.
Medical: None required for this position.
POSITION DUTIES
Works with Senior Project, Project and Associate Project Managers, as well as vendors and/or contractors to coordinate work for planning, design, construction, construction management and inspection of complex multi-disciplined Capital projects in various areas, including, but not limited to, public safety, public works and community buildings.
Responsible for the quality assurance of all projects that impact the interior build environment and exterior construction including, but not limited to facade, treatments, fenestration, and building roofing. Signs-off on specifications, plans, designs, and standards in accordance with all applicable City of Pittsburgh, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and Federal laws.
Reviews and approves architectural designs and documents for public improvements; approves design and construction documents prepared by others, and ascertains compliance with local codes, policies and development objectives, including all applicable State and Federal regulations.
Provides lead direction in coordination with Senior Project, Project, and Associate Project Managers, as well as vendors and/or contractors, in the preparation of detailed design drawings and specifications of alterations, new areas, and miscellaneous projects.
Prepares, reviews, and analyzes building-specific master plans for land use, development, and constructability.
Researches technical, regulatory, and historical information pertaining to products and methods in building construction projects.
Coordinates Requests for Proposal (RFP's), project scope, and other bid documents for vendor services.
Reviews, critiques, negotiates, and recommends for approval price proposals from consultants, vendors, and contractors.
Reviews, negotiates, and recommends for approval supplements, change orders, and other contract modifications.
Provides training and/or technical assistance as requested or required.
Provides or supervises in-house schematic drawing capability on an as-needed basis. Provides communication to internal and external clients through oral, written, or illustrated media as appropriate.
Works with Senior Project, Project, and Associate Project Managers, as well as internal stakeholders to implement design programs, develop standard designs, details, calculations, cost estimates, and specifications for building construction and renovations.
Confers with City departments in developing project requirements, schematic drawings, and preliminary cost estimates on projects to be used in establishing guidelines and standards, in support of sound asset management and development of the City's Capital projects.
Prepares ordinances, resolutions, deed searches, and other administrative and regulatory functions, for the full implementation of the City's Capital projects.
Coordinates delivery to the City of all reports, shop drawings, and other project documents, prepared by assigned personnel and consultants; escalates problems and delays to City supervisor; recommends approval and/or disapproval of change orders and requisitions for payment.
Ensures work related to safety, engineering, and environmental disciplines is performed by professionals with the appropriate license and qualifications. Identifies problems in all phases of work as it relates to quality assurance within their discipline; communicates issues and concerns to City supervisor in a timely fashion.
Acts as a subject matter expert with regards to Architecture and construction in meetings with representatives of other governmental agencies, vendors, contractors, and the public.
Responds to litigation requests from the Department of Law, when applicable.
Assists in the preparation of grant applications, including writing project descriptions, preparing cost estimates, gathering applications, and other duties as required.
Ensures that RFP's, specifications, designs, contract provisions and other work as outlined under the Pennsylvania Landscape Architects' Registration Law, 63 P.S. §§ 901-913, is performed by licensed professionals in good standing with applicable state, federal, and trade organizations.
Reviews invoices and verifies work performed by consultants and contractors has been inspected by licensed professionals if applicable.
Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations and established policy, including union agreements, to ensure fair and standardized treatment of employees.
Performs activities and functions of related lower level personnel as assigned or required.
Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.
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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Pension
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Personal Days
(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)
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The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.
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Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces?
Yes
No
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If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?
N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.
YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
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Do you possess possess a Professional License in good standing as a Registered Architect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, OR; a Professional License as a Registered Architect in good standing in another State that reciprocates with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and has recently acquired (or can acquire) a Professional License as a Registered Architect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
Registered in Pennsylvania.
Registered in another state that reciprocates with Pennsylvania and have recently acquired or can acquire a Professional License In Pennsylvania.
Other.
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Do you possess a minimum of five (5) years of professional licensure in Architecture?
Yes
No
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Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Architecture or a related field?
Yes
No
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Does your application and/or resume show that you possess ten (10) years of full-time experience in architecture?
Yes
No
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Please confirm below that you understand that your OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted by mail or in person to the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service if you are selected to fill this position.
Yes
No
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Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.
Yes
No
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Due to the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the City of Pittsburgh requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Do you agree to provide proof of vaccination if you are selected to fill this position?
Yes
No
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City of Pittsburgh
Address
414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219
Phone
412-255-2710
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