Architectural Specialist

Position Title: Architectural Specialist Department: Engineering & Planning Term of Assignment: Continuing Term End Date, If Applicable:   FLSA Status:  Exempt = not eligible for overtime Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm with occasional evening or weekend work required. Salary: Targeted Salary range: $66,000-$70,000 Travel: Less than 10% Brief Statement of Duties Brief Statement of Duties: Responsible for three areas of expertise: project administration, quality assurance and BIM/CAD/GIS/GPS management. Duties shall include providing all phases of project administration for university renovation and new construction to include design (schematic to final), estimates, bidding and construction administration/coordination. Serve as the University's quality assurance representative for design, renovation, new construction and post construction warranty issues.

Responsible for the management of all Facilities Department building information modeling (BIM), computer aided design (CAD), geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS) mapping functions. Minimum Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Discipline / Degree Area: Architectural Design/Technology, Construction Management or related fields Required Specialized Training/Certifications: Specialized training in the latest version of Revit and AutoCAD. Required Minimum Work Experience: Three years' experience in preparing, reviewing and critiquing construction design documents.
Three years' experience in construction methods, coordination and/or construction inspection.
Three years of BIM/CAD/GIS/GPS experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: Broad knowledge of all phases of commercial building design and construction with a strong background in architectural systems and components including system interfaces with security and safety.
Ability to deliver construction projects on time and within budget and implement creative solutions to construction problems or design errors.
Knowledge of building codes.
Computer application skills (word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet, web-based programs).
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively deal with a broad variety of people and prepare quality correspondence, reports and other written materials.
Excellent critical thinking skills; ability to effectively analyze situations and solve problems.
Effective interpersonal skills - able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Strong organizational skills - able to plan and coordinate projects and handle multiple tasks and priorities.
Ability to coordinate the work of others.
Conscientious and self-motivated.
High standards for self and others.
Collegial and congenial - works well with others, is a team player.
Reliable.
Resourceful.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations Additional Desirable Qualifications Additional Desirable Qualifications:   Other Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit application, cover letter, resume and references Contact Information:
Erica Nelson, Human Resources Generalist, 906-227-1087 Equal Employment Opportunity: NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees.