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The Seventh Circuit is hiring an Architect/Project manager who demonstrates excellence in design, endeavors to exceed client expectations, and possesses the ability to manage projects of varying scope and scale.

Position Summary:

The Architect/Project Manager oversees construction, renovation, remodeling, cyclical maintenance, and tenant alteration projects within the circuit. The major responsibilities and duties of this position include:

• Managing space and facilities projects for the court of appeals.  Serving as the architecture design, interior design and construction technical expert. 
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and other documents ensuring compliance with the U.S. Court Design Guide, applicable judiciary and court policies, and the court's preference.
• Translating functional requirements into space-needs plans defining design intent and  objectives using computer assisted drawing software and similar computer design technology, complying with the U.S. Courts Design Guide.
• Acting as court of appeals liaison with other courts, government agencies , including the General Services Administration (GSA) third parties, and contractors to ensure court requirements are met.
• Conducting periodic meetings with all parties to review progress, discuss problems, and develop solutions.
• Ensuring project timeliness by coordinating stakeholder deliverables during successive project phases; providing continuous updates to concerned parties; recommending improvements or changes; performing cost evaluation and control during project phases.
• Assisting in the development of furniture layouts and in selection and procurement of furniture layouts and in selection and procurement of furniture and furnishings.  Developing and executing move-coordination plans.
• Maintaining a project log of court actions, requests, conversations, and preferences related to each project.
• Performing other duties as requested.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field.  Five years of experience in design, construction, or space and facilities oversight involving major project development, space coordination and design.  Ability to conduct in-depth research, analyze options, and manage complex projects.  Knowledge of CAD, MS Office products, project management applications, and other design-related software applications.  Excellent communication (orally, graphically, and in writing) and interpersonal skills; highly precise, detailed, and self-organized.  Ability to work under pressure and within the constraints of conflicting deadlines.  Proactive, problem-solving approach.  Ability to work independently an collaboratively both with team members and cross-agency environments. Travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current professional license. Related experience in a court, government agency, or equivalent environment. Experience working with the General Services Administration.

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