Associate University Architect, Space Management - Yale University (New Haven, CT)
University Job Title
Associate University Architect
Bargaining Unit
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Regular
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Senior Leader (30) $150,700 - $315,700
Wage Ranges
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Searchable Job Family
Facilities
Total # of hours to be worked:
40
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location
Central Campus
Worksite Address
2 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06510
Work Model
Hybrid
Position Focus
Reporting to the University Architect, this role requires a dynamic professional with proven leadership skills, a passion for design excellence, and a commitment to advancing the University's mission. With a focus on customer service to the faculty, staff, students, administration and the local community, the Office of the University Architect aims to ensure the most appropriate solutions to the challenges and opportunities of a range of physical environments. Yale is committed to improving the world today and for future generations.
The Associate University Architect for Space Management is a key leadership role within the Office of the University Architect, responsible for managing and providing expertise in architecture, campus planning, land use planning and preservation. The Associate University Architect for Space Management will play an active role in guiding and shaping plans and projects of various sizes and scales, assuring guidelines, metrics and report requirements for capital plans and projects comply with best practices and standards. Provides space management expertise and collaborates with the Provost’s Office who is responsible for prioritizing space projects. Working closely with the Office of the Provost and other university departments and leadership, develops utilization metrics in alignment with University policies.
The Office of the University Architect embraces the challenge to integrate sustainability and resiliency throughout campus planning, design, operations, and stewardship.
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Essential Duties
1. Develops the planning priorities established by the University Architect including the formulation, planning and design process of campus plans and projects.
2. Assures that capital plans and projects comply with applicable best practices, codes and ordinances and conform to design and building standards.
3. Ensures that physical planning needs of the academic and administrative University communities are met.
4. Assists in the development of long-range land planning goals to ensure that the physical planning and space needs are being met.
5. Analyzes complex capital projects, plans, programs and proposals, and ensures appropriate aesthetic, functional and cost-effective results.
6. Protects the University’s financial interests through value management, cost and schedule control.
7. Acts as a liaison during the construction phase, to ensure the approved design intent is being properly executed.
8. Assists in the selection of architects, planners and other consultants for planning and significant design projects.
9. Mentors and coordinates activities with Capital Programs staff and the Office of the University Architect team.
10. Defines and directs the development of design initiatives and procedures.
11. Continuously seeks to improve quality of services provided while developing an operational environment appropriate for the recruitment and retention of the highest quality professionals.
12. Interacts with internal contacts and committees, University officers, the University Design Advisory Committee and staff to consult, confer and advise on institutional planning issues; to obtain approval for programs, to develop programs/projects, and to provide progress reports and coordination.
13. Interacts with external contacts to establish project approvals; local, state and federal historic preservation groups regarding preservation; peer institutions to discuss initiatives and procedures and bench marking opportunities.
14. Represents the University presenting institutional initiatives regarding planning, design and construction achievements. 15. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education And Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, urban design or related field and ten (10) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skill/Ability 1
Demonstrated experience with campus planning and architectural design in an institutional setting.
Required Skill/Ability 2
Deep understanding of project management and the capital project delivery process and ability to assess and improve project delivery processes and systems with a proven record of accomplishment in the ability to assess and improve design within a complex organization.
Required Skill/Ability 3
Strong communication skills and the ability to express technically complex concepts in accessible terms both verbally and visually to all levels within the University and external constituents, to influence change and acceptance with key stakeholders.
Required Skill/Ability 4
A strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and graphic software.
Required Skill/Ability 5
Solid technical knowledge for data collection, financial management, analysis, interpretation for decision making and feasibility studies.
Preferred Education, Experience And Skills
Master’s degree in Architecture, Planning, Engineering or related field with significant experience managing relational databases and participating in data governance at an urban research university or comparably complex, multi facility setting.
Preferred Licenses Or Certifications
Registered architect or certified planner, LEED AP, Living Future accreditation, WELL AP, SITES AP
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
No
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
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