City Architect - Corpus Christi, Texas

Salary: $118,325.00 - $146,963.00 Annually

Location : Corpus Christi, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00179

Job Classification: Engineering

Opening Date: 09/14/2023

Job Description

This position is open until filled; however, the first review of applications will begin on October 16, 2023.

Corpus Christi, Texas (est. pop. 325,000) is a coastal city located 130 miles southeast of San Antonio on the Gulf of Mexico. The City is seeking a City Architect to lead staff, manage projects, and oversee engineering designs for facilities projects. The incumbent will review plans as needed, provide guidance for facilities management, manage associated budgets, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on a diverse portfolio of projects, including high profile projects within the Engineering Services Department.

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The incumbent also leads the Facilities Team in the Engineering Services Department and provides technical support for all Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) in the City. Additionally, the Architect assigns work, tracks project schedules, presents quarterly updates, negotiates consulting contracts, and reviews engineering documents and renderings for code compliance, functionality, and architectural features and may:• Present project designs to stakeholders, prepare and present the CIP Implementation Plan to internal or external stakeholders.• Prepare Request for Qualifications (RFQ), participate in the Architecture and Engineering selection process, and communicate with City departments on the planning aspects of projects.• Assist City departments with prioritizing projects, prepare individual schedules, budgets, and project implementation plans, attend public meetings including stakeholder meetings, community groups, and boards to provide updates on City facilities CIP projects.• Perform inspections with the construction inspection team during project construction phase.• Evaluate and advise the team on changes.

Compensation and Benefits

The City of Corpus Christi offers a generous, market competitive salary and benefits that includes a base salary in the $118,325 to $146,963 range. The starting salary will depend on the qualifications. Additionally, the City offers a comprehensive, benefits package that includes 88+ vacation hours per year, 40 hours personal leave per year, 96 hours of sick leave per year, voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan, ten (10) Holidays, Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options, City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic, City Employee Fitness Center, Learning & Development Academy, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Recognition Programs. Relocation assistance may be available.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in architecture or a closely related field and at least six (6) years of related professional experience as a professional architect with three (3) years of administrative and supervisory responsibilities is required. The qualified candidate will be a registered Architect in the state of Texas or have the ability to secure Texas Architect registration within 6 months of employment and possess or be able to secure a Class C Texas Driver's License. A master's degree and ten (10) years related professional experience preferred.

Special Instructions

Application review begins on October 16, 2023. Following the first review date, a recruitment consultant will review and classify all applications according to the established and posted qualifications and may invite a select number of individuals to complete a due diligence questionnaire, written questionnaire, provide references, or invited to participate in a formal interview (virtual or in-person). This announcement will remain posted, and we will continue to accept applications, until the city reaches an agreement with a finalist.

For more information, please email or call (214) 842-6478.

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please consult the recruitment brochure for more information on the benefits available for this position.

01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

What is the major concentration area of the highest level of education you have earned?

• Architecture
• Engineering
• Construction Management
• Science in Architecture
• Urban Planning
• Architectural Studies
• Sustainable Design, historic preservation, urban design, etc.
• A closely related field
• None of the above

03

What is your total number of years of professional related experience?

• 0 - 5 Years
• 6 -7 Years
• 8 - 9 Years
• 10 - 14 Years
• 15 or More Years

04

What is your total number of years of professional experience leading a similar program?

• 0 - 2 Years
• 3 - 4 Years
• 5 - 7 Years
• 8 - 9 Years
• 10+ Years

05

Which of the following represents the sector in which you earned your professional experience?

• City/Municipal Government
• County Government
• State Government
• Federal Government
• United States Armed Forces
• Educational Institution
• Private Sector / Other

06

Which of the following best represents the population size of the community you serve or most recently served?

• Less than 99,999
• 100,000 - 149,999
• 150,000 - 199,999
• 200,000 - 299,999
• 300,000 - or more
• N/A

07

How would you describe your Registered Architect status?

• I am a registered Texas Architect in good standing.
• I am registered in another state and will apply for reciprocity registration if selected.
• My registration as an Architect is pending.
• I do not have registered architecture credentials.

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