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R00049306
Professional and Technical
SER-Office of Planning, Design, and Construction
Main Campus Jackson
Architect - Senior - Office of Planning, Design, and Construction
This position leads the design and planning of projects and assists with the implementation of projects from concept to completion. Collaborates with internal and external teams on projects, ensuring adherence to codes, budgets, and timelines. Prepares and reviews design and pricing for projects.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree in architecture and five (5) years of architect, designing, or engineering experience.
Certifications, Licenses, or Registration Required:
Valid Mississippi driver’s license. Architect license from Mississippi State Board of Architecture.
Preferred Qualifications:
Academic medical, healthcare, or university design experience. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstration of proficiency in planning and design, knowledge of design practices and principles and applicable codes and standards. Excellent communication skills, including ability to present information and respond accurately and concisely to inquiries. Ability to professionally manage both internal and external design staff. High attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Works with user groups on planning and design including review of business outcomes and working to translate those outcomes into facility solutions. Use master plans to link business outcomes to facility use.
- Oversee the production of design and working drawings and specifications; ensures accuracy and completeness of project drawings prior to approval of construction documents.
- Effectively and efficiently utilize graphics and presentation software to delineate planning concepts (e.g. sketch-up, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, and PowerPoint).
- Supervises, leads and develops assigned team. Articulates vision, planning and business strategy at all levels.
- Utilizes FGI design guidelines for hospitals and outpatient facilities and Joint Commission requirements.
- Maintains knowledge of codes and regulations, including international building code, NFPA 101, OSHA, ADA, ASHRAE 90.1, SWPPP, and other special requirements of the building types associated with an academic medical center (e.g., Healthcare, Research Labs, University Campus Buildings, etc.)
- Responsible for maintaining UMMC design standards and space program.
- Interfaces with relevant parties to resolve problems and maintain progress; informs executive leaders of key activities and makes periodic progress reports.
- Works collaboratively with Planning, Design, and Construction team to review and approve design and construction drawings and apply UMMC project delivery processes to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional travelling to offsite locations, constant bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more).
Full time
Yes
Salary
100
Day
No
06/23/2026
