University Architect at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Job Description:

NMSU 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. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT: careers.nmsu.edu search for "University Architect"

This position will report directly to the Associate Vice President of NMSU Facilities & Services.



* Supervise, direct, delegate, and evaluate work of assigned staff

* Elicits input from the President, the Provost, and the Community College Presidents for the annual capital outlay request for all NMSU Institutions, prior to submission to the NMSU Board of Regents for approval

* Provide support to Campus Master Planning Process;

* Provide support to a Facilities Planning process to ensure that Capital Outlay process and annual Building Renewal and Replacement (BRR) allocations function to meet the mission of NMSU

* Work closely with Space Management, Housing and Auxiliaries Services planners, Parking and Transportation, the Provost's Office, the Office of Real Estate, Athletics, the Ag Science Centers, Physical Plant Conditions Auditors, and the Community Colleges to accomplish NMSU and F&S Mission

* Chairs the Campus Planning Committee, administers the selection of Architects and Engineers; provides technical support to Disabilities Advisory Committee

* Oversees the preparation of all submittals to NM Higher Education Department (NMHED) and assists in the presentation to NMHED in the Capital Outlay Hearing

* Presents major capital outlay projects to the Campus Planning Committee, the University Executive Council, the NMHED Capital Projects Committee, and the NM State Board of Finance (SBoF) for approval

* Acts as the University's liaison with New Mexico Art in coordinating Art in Public Places for capital outlay projects

* Collaborates with the Director of Sustainability to identify sustainability goals and actions for campus

* Represent the University on local planning committees

* Play an essential role in planning for the stewardship of historic resources and provides guidance on major changes

* Use space management software to make data-driven decisions regarding allocation of space.

* Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned