Architect

Are you an Architect looking for an opportunity to work in the municipal government sector?  Do you enjoy managing public facility architectural improvement projects and problem solving in a team-oriented environment? If this sounds like you, then consider the new Architect position in the Public Works Department at the City of Champaign.

As one of the fastest growing communities in the State of Illinois, the City of Champaign is a dynamic and welcoming community offering big city amenities with a hometown feel. The City is home to the University of Illinois, which offers world-class educational opportunities and cutting-edge innovation, driven by preeminent scholars and scientists from across the globe. Champaign offers the best of urban life with an abundance of arts and cultural opportunities, beautiful parks and trails, a vibrant downtown, Big Ten sporting events, and an affordable cost of living.  Are you ready to join our team?

This position manages capital projects and programs to maintain, rehabilitate and improve City of Champaign buildings and facilities such as the historic Champaign City Building, Police Department, multiple Fire Stations, several Public Works buildings and other City owned or leased facilities.  This position will take an assigned capital project from initial concept through construction completion.  Along the way you will develop a concept, manage the project budget; interact with other City staff and City departments; oversee professional architectural firms as they prepare reports, architectural drawings and construction documents; coordinate with contractors and stakeholders; and interact with the public.  Program management involves completing needs analysis, condition assessments, developing concepts and cost estimates, coordinating with and responding to questions from City staff and other stakeholders.

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting annual salary: $98,522 - $112,163, DOQ.
• Full-time, on-site, FLSA-exempt, non-bargaining unit (NBU) position.
• The City of Champaign offers excellent fringe benefits including:
  • Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave and 11 paid City holidays each year
  • Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement health savings and flexible spending plans
  • Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

View the Salary Schedule and Non-Bargaining Unit Exempt Full-Time Fringe Benefit Summary at: ChampaignIL.gov/Salaries. View the full NBU handbook at ChampaignIL.gov/hr/jobs/bargaining-units/.

Application Deadline: Apply at ChampaignIL.gov/jobs by January 26, 2025, for first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

The City’s mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion.  The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited college or university or closely related field.
• Extensive professional experience in architecture planning, design, and construction of public sector and/or commercial buildings.
• Experience with planning and directing or managing the work of architectural consultants, contractors, and/or agency/company staff on architectural projects.
• Valid license to practice Architecture in the State of Illinois or active registration in another state with the ability to reciprocate to Illinois within six months of hire.
• Availability to work outside of normal work hours as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in municipal, county, or state governmental architecture.
• Customer service experience with architecture project management and delivery.
• Capital project management experience including cost estimating and budget development, project design, and project delivery.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.
• Experience in non-government architecture.
• Project management or other professional architecture management certification.
• Experience with architectural based software programs such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar programs.

Drug screening and a driving abstract will be required. 

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• City of Champaign