Architect - Office of the City Engineer

About This Position

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona's center of government, commerce, and culture. It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Phoenix is a progressive city, brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums, diverse residential options, and endless outdoor opportunities.

The Office of the City Engineer is seeking an Architect for the Vertical Project Management Section. The Vertical Project Management Section (VPM) provides overall project management of the design and construction projects for the city-owned properties and facilities improvements outside the public right of way. This position is responsible for managing all ranges of design and construction projects. These capital improvement projects are co-managed with City client department Project Managers from departments such as, but not limited to, the Phoenix Convention Center, Office of Arts and Culture, Parks and Recreation, Library, Police, Fire and Public Works Departments. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing professional service contracts and contracts utilizing Job Order Contract (JOC), Design Bid Build, Design Build, and/or Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) delivery methods.

The Architect will oversee all activities and personnel involved in the implementation of projects and contracts for which they are assigned including but not limited to design, coordination, scheduling, construction, budget and construction management and compliance. This position develops and oversees the implementation of City Building Standards and client-specific design criteria used in the execution of expansion, renovation, and new capital improvement projects. The Architect reviews City projects for ADA compliance and acts as a liaison to the Mayor's Commission on Disability Issues (MCDI).

Architects apply professional architectural knowledge and skills to the design and construction of City architectural projects.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Knowledge Of

Principles and practices of architecture and architectural engineering. Modern methods, techniques and design concepts as applied to the design and construction of public buildings. Applicable titles of the State Statutes, County Health Regulations, and City Codes and Ordinances as they relate to the management of complex architectural projects. Principles and practices of supervision. Use of engineering and drafting instruments and related equipment.

Ability To

Draw building plans.Use graphic instructions, such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids.Perform field inspections of buildings in various stages of completion.Produce written documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.Work cooperatively with City employees, private firms and the general public.Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.

SALARY

Pay Range: $104,728 to $140,337.60 annually.

Hiring Range: $104,728 to $133,660.80 annually.

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Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.Dental, vision, and life insurance options.Employer paid long-term disability.Free Bus/light rail pass.Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

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Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in the practice of architecture.Bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural engineering.Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.Must be registered as an Architect at time of hiring with registration in the State of Arizona obtained by the end of the twelve (12) month probationary period.All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

Three to four years of relevant project management experience.Related municipal experience.

Experience With/in

Contract negotiations.Monitoring and administering design and construction contracts.Project management and design of various governmental or municipal projects.Planning, managing, overseeing, coordinating, and implementing engineering and/or architectural design and construction projects.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes August 31, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Architect, JC:23040, ID# 62584, 08/17/26, USM, CR, Benefits:007

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