The Architectural Department at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a team of 10–15 architects dedicated to enhancing and maintaining the airport’s-built environment. The department operates under the Design and Construction Divisions, which also includes Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil, Utilities, Construction Services and Project Management. Its primary focus is on renovations, design, and construction support. The team manages ground-up construction projects typically under 10,000 square feet, as well as interior improvements, and space reconfigurations. The team collaborates closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including Facilities, Aviation Management, Revenue Developments, Airport Operations and design consultants, to deliver thoughtful, high-quality projects that prioritize operational efficiency and enhance passenger experience.Under general direction of a registered architect, the incumbent performs comprehensive architectural duties to support and realize the projects of SFO’s Architectural Department.The essential functions and duties of the position include:Prepares difficult design details and specifications and supervises the preparation of preliminary plans and detailed drawings for highly complex building projects.Reviews and coordinates the progress of the design work of consultant architects, engineers and other architectural personnel to ensure the drawings and specifications are properly coordinated.Prepares complex and difficult programming and planning documents and final architectural contract documents for a wide variety of projects,Checks and reviews, drawings and specifications prepared by consulting architects and engineers for conformance with prescribed standards, codes, and project goals and requirements.Prepares quantity take offs and construction budgets; prepares preliminary and final construction costs opinions and assists in establishing the size and scope of projects to meet budget parameters.May be required to perform important duties in connection with the architectural phases of interior design and construction management.Performs field observations of construction, renovation, alteration, maintenance, and repair projects; analyzes problems that arise, evaluates alternative solutions; determines and recommends optimum solutions.Participates in the development and advancement of subordinate personnel.Takes field measurements and documents existing conditions on complex projects; coordinates the incorporation of data provided by other professionals, such as surveyors and geotechnical engineers.Performs other related duties as assigned.
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