Capital Design Specialist

6 days ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

About the Role

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled Planning Architect II to join our team. As a key member of our Office of University Planning, you will play a critical role in aligning capital projects with the university's mission, vision, and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Director of Capital Design in aligning capital projects with the university's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  • Assist in the university's capital outlay planning efforts and the development of capital projects for the updates of the Six-Year Capital Outlay Plan.
  • Assist with robust and timely design review of university capital projects from concept through implementation phases.
  • Participate throughout capital project processes to provide assurance that planning, aesthetic, program, and space uses are appropriate and in alignment with the project's authorized intent and Campus Design Principles.
  • Assist with design review processes, value management efforts, and construction review processes for capital projects to complete on time and on budget.
  • Provide expertise in sustainable design at a systems and building scale, and provide guidance during capital project processes to promote sustainable design principles and best practices.
  • Assist in establishing and maintaining design and planning standards for the university.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in Architecture, or BS in Architecture and work experience equivalent to an advanced degree.
  • Experience applying sustainable benchmarking in professional architectural practice.
  • Registration or demonstrated ability to be registered as a Professional Architect in Virginia within 12 months of employment.
  • Five years of professional experience as an architect.
  • LEED Green Associate certification or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated project management experience.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Proficiency with current office computer software including word processing and spreadsheets.
  • Proficient in the use of design software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ten or more years of experience as an architect.
  • Significant experience (3-5 years of the above 10) focusing on the design of environmentally sustainable projects.
  • LEED AP Certification or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated competency in the technical analysis of thermal performance, daylight/sunlight, embodied carbon etc.
  • Experience working in a university setting.
  • Experience with Commonwealth of Virginia (or other public agency) directives and higher education facilities requirements.
  • Experience in design of higher education and campus planning/design.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining design and planning standards.

About Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world. We are dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity, and we offer more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of over 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Virginia Tech is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status.



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