Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides professional guidance and oversight of the planning and concept design process for the physical features of the university campus.
• Leads the effort to develop feasibility and programming studies and site selections with appropriate collaboration for capital projects.
• Develops space program, concept layouts and other planning materials for smaller in-house projects.
• Organizes, coordinates and manages, while working with campus clients, the overall administration of project programming, proposed project solutions, design of capital projects, and preparing final project design and architectural decisions for approval.
• Prepares and administers capital project budgets and works to ensure that project designs adhere to university aesthetic and quality standards.
• Works with in-house and consultant engineers to ensure function and sustainable practices are incorporated.
• Participates in the selection of project consultants and contractors, evaluates their design and pricing estimates, prepares related contracts, establishes project goals, and works with the campus community in the planning of the physical growth of all Emory campuses.
• Shepherds capital projects through the capital development process for Board of Trustees approval, drawing upon appropriate campus resources as needed.
• Coordinates design and construction efforts among user groups, Campus Services Facilities Management and other affected university departments.
• Coordinates the review of project documents with appropriate campus staff user groups and project teams.
• Provides project focused planning assistance for university offices working with institutional neighbors, university and metropolitan area transportation agencies, City of Atlanta and DeKalb County planning authorities and agencies.
• Collaborates with appropriate Emory entities to plan utility infrastructures, maintain design and construction standards, implement exterior campus lighting and security designs, study wayfinding and accessibility needs and donor projects.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with laboratory design
• Proficient in facilitating and leading meetings
• Familiar with Bluebeam Software

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a registered architect.
• A professional degree in architecture, campus planning or a related field and seven years of experience managing multiple and diverse capital projects, including master planning, facilities design or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• University experience preferred.
• Proficient in Revit, MS Project, and MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Works as a team player.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. 

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

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