Senior Architect - Citywide (5211) - (C00426)

Under general administrative direction, manages and directs the activities of professional and technical engineering, architecture, and/or landscape architecture personnel performing highly technical and administrative functions in connection with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of projects and systems.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

• Directs, supervises, and coordinates the design of complex engineering/architecture/landscape architecture projects.
• Interviews, selects, trains, monitors, and evaluates departmental staff and consultants.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the administration and management of contracts.
• Directs, supervises, and reviews the preparation of complex construction contract and construction documents.
• Establishes and implements departmental policies, procedures, and administrative directives.
• Manages projects, directs, reviews, and supervises the review of shop drawings by contractors.
• Supervises field inspection staff, coordinates all activities between a unit and other groups, and consults with technical staff.
• Conducts meetings and represents the City.
• Writes and/or reviews and approves documents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.