Description

The

Campus Architecture Team

in

Facilities Development

is currently seeking a Full-time Regular

Architect .

Campus Architecture leads the University community in architectural design, planning and development discussions for large-and-small scale capital projects within the post-secondary campus environment. The team provides architectural leadership and expertise to create inclusive, collaborative, accessible, and equitable spaces that support excellence in teaching, learning, research and community engagement.

Campus Architecture provides guidance on architectural design, building and fire codes, and technical feasibility; identifies opportunities to improve the University¿s built infrastructure and exterior environments; maintains the University of Calgary Design Standards; contributes to the Long Range Development Plan, Campus Landscape Plan and related planning initiatives; and directs architectural consulting teams in project delivery. The team works collaboratively with Campus Engineering, Campus Planning, the Project Management Office, Facilities Management, Sustainability and other academic, administrative and operational units across the University.

The position reports to the Campus Architect. It is a senior professional role requiring independent architectural judgment, in-depth technical expertise and the ability to resolve complex, cross-functional design and project delivery issues. The position provides direct people leadership for assigned Campus Architecture staff while remaining primarily accountable for the provision of professional architectural advice, design leadership and delivery of complex architectural planning and project work.





Within delegated authority and in accordance with University policies, the incumbent establishes work priorities; assigns and reviews work; coaches and develops staff; supports recruitment and onboarding; contributes to performance planning and evaluation; and addresses day-to-day employee and performance matters. The role also provides professional guidance to internal partners and directs external architectural and specialty consulting teams in accordance with approved project governance, scope, budget and procurement requirements.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

(job functions include but are not limited to):

Project Scoping and Architectural Services

Manage a portfolio of small-to-large scale projects through multiple project phases.

Work with specialists and stakeholders to develop project scoping information for the Project Management Office and support the establishment of project budgets.

Work with Campus Planning and University partners to identify and evaluate spaces that align with proposal and project requirements.

Integrate research, academic, operational and other proposals into the University¿s ongoing capital program.

Prepare preliminary plans, layouts, sketches, conceptual studies and written descriptions to test project feasibility and establish design intent.

Review equipment requirements, including clearances, weight,



shielding and other installation considerations, and coordinate with Campus Engineering, Information Technologies and other stakeholders.

Review preliminary layouts with Campus Engineering, Campus Architecture, Information Technologies and other subject-matter experts.

Review proposals and designs for applicable building code, University Design Standards and planning requirements.

Apply and communicate the value of University Design Standards, planning principles, project governance and related processes.

Review applications and designs for alignment with the Long-Range Development Plan, Campus Landscape Plan and other applicable University planning documents.

Incorporate accessibility, inclusion, sustainability, adaptability, wellness and long-term stewardship considerations into project scoping and design decisions.

Identify changes to scope, budget or schedule and work with the project team to realign or rescope work as required.

Identify requirements for additional specialty consultants or subject-matter experts.

Provide site reviews, shop-drawing reviews and contract-administration services, when required, to support alignment with approved design intent and University requirements.

Project Communication, Coordination and Consultant Leadership

Provide regular project updates to the Facilities Development team, including status, schedules, requirements and emerging issues.

Develop and maintain team-oriented working relationships across faculties, administrative units and operational areas to build trust and understanding of project objectives, space use and allocation.

Communicate scope, budget, schedule, design and risk implications

📌 Architect, Campus Architecture (Calgary)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Calgary