Director, Office of the University Architect

Director, Office of the University Architect

Arizona State University
Campus: Tempe
JR127453

End Date: November 20, 2026

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:

Develops and manages unit and project budgets, as well as strategically oversees project scopes for architecture and engineering initiatives. Works closely with internal stakeholders to make staffing decisions and actively contributes to the planning and execution of construction and planning projects.

Job Description:

Facilities Development and Management, Office of the University Architect (OUA), seeks a Director to implement strategic institutional initiatives under the direction of the University Architect. This role oversees OUA team members and directly supervises the Launch Team, which initiates University capital improvement projects through architectural programming, budget development, and conceptual design. The Director guides staff and subject matter experts, including landscape architects, environmental graphic designers, interior designers, and move coordinators, in maintaining University standards for the built environment. The Director coordinates in-house and consultant-led programming, manages staff and consultants through schematic design and design development, supports design consultant selection and contract negotiations, oversees A/E services for smaller in-house projects, maintains the University's Project Design Guidelines, and leads special projects as assigned.
Essential Duties

• Partner with the University Architect to advance the University’s capital program by providing leadership in planning, programming, design quality, constructability, sustainability, cost awareness, and project performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to University leadership, project teams, consultants, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Establish clear project objectives, scope, design intent, performance expectations, early cost intelligence, and risk awareness before projects advance into design and construction.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of project design guidelines, institutional standards, programming processes, and executive-level project communications. Ensure design intent, project risks, budget considerations, stakeholder needs, and key decisions are clearly documented and communicated. Execute Construction Document oversite and ensure ASU Design Guideline compliance.
• Direct and manage A/E consultants to ensure work meets University standards, contractual requirements, ABOR and University policies, and expectations for quality, maintainability, sustainability, and long-term performance. Negotiate professional service fees and support agreement development to protect University interests and maintain project value.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to OUA staff, strengthen internal processes, improve customer service, and promote collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Help advance a consistent vision for campus environments that align design excellence, practical delivery, fiscal responsibility, and the University’s long-term mission.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

This position is based at ASU’s Tempe campus but will require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.

Salary Range
$135,000 - $142,000 annually commensurate of experience and education. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or related field
• Fifteen (15) years of architectural experience
• Registered as an Architect in the State of Arizona OR, Professional registration in another state with NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) Certification and become a registered Architect in the State of Arizona within six (6) months after date of hire.

Experience in:

• Managing project teams/design professionals through all phases of a project.
• Managing multiple projects and coordinating the work of design professionals to ensure compliance with the architectural program statement.
• Production of Construction Documents and Specifications.
• Organizing and coordinating the work of others.
• Improvement of staff technical skills and project responsibilities.
• Schematic Design and Programming.
• Architectural Technical Detailing.
• Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FFE).