Application Deadline | 6/14/2024 | Category | Construction | Company | Western Washington University | Job Locations | US-WA-Bellingham |
Western Washington University is seeking a visionary Campus Architect to join their dynamic team in the picturesque city of Bellingham, WA and relocation assistance is available. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead transformative projects such as building a traditional Coast Salish style longhouse in honor of the historic importance of place that it occupies and in acknowledgement of the University's responsibility to promote educational opportunities for Native students. Partnering with a diverse range of stakeholders, you will guide teams to innovate in design and construction. Collaborative professionals seeking to make a lasting impact will find this leadership opportunity an ideal fit, with competitive compensation, robust health benefits, retirement plans, and ongoing educational opportunities.
Apply now and make your mark at Western Washington University!
Another Source's client, Western Washington University, is recruiting a Campus Architect to join their Facilities Development and Operations team in Bellingham, WA.
(Internally this position is titled: Architect- Director, Planning and Development)
About Western Washington University
Western Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.
The Facilities Development & Operations Department supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.
Job Summary
The University Architect/Director (UA/D) works collaboratively with external and university constituents to lead, direct, and oversee activities associated with physical facility planning and development. The UA/D leads, directs, and manages a professional team of architects, engineers, planners, project managers, and public works construction project coordinators who are responsible for the design of all university projects and the design and construction oversight of all public works projects. The Director also serves as the University Architect.
The UA/D is responsible for all activities associated with physical planning including comprehensive plans for the campus'-built environment, land use plans, public works project budgets, space management plans, campus character, design and material standards, campus aesthetics, and environmental compliance. The UA/D must understand and actively support key sustainability issues including carbon footprint reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, zero waste, green building practices, alternative transportation, and associated initiatives, objectives, and goals.
This is an important leadership role in the Facilities and Development & Operations (FDO). They are responsible for assuming department responsibilities and leading with a high level of ethics and integrity. The UA/D will support the university strategic plan, focus on team building and inspiring team members to reach their potential, while also supporting and furthering efforts of inclusion and equity in all aspects of managing the university's design and construction program.
The UA/D must be able to work in concert with other FDO managers and directors in all aspects of the department and university goals. This may require regular collaboration and communication with managers and directors in reviewing work plans, regular reporting to department leadership, executives, and/or the board of trustees, and making educated recommendations to any plans, budgets, or project scope. The UA/D will be expected to seek out solutions, be competent in problem solving, and be capable of facilitating consensus efforts.
Job Duties
45% - University Architect - Design and Construction Management
20% - Project Planning and Public Works Oversight
15% - Budget
20% - Organizational Leadership
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
If you are invited to an interview you will be asked for:
For more information, please view the position announcement on the WWU Careers website.
Western Washington University is proud to offer a comprehensive program including salary commensurate with experience and qualification, a leave plan, health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plan, and educational growth opportunities. Hiring range for the position is $135,898- $156,282. Through longevity this position tops out at $176,667. For more information about benefits, please review: Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position
All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU's Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu
WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3303 or 711 (Washington Relay).
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services at vpsa.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.
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