Architect/Project Manager

Summary

The United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana is accepting applications for an Architect/Project Manager. The Architect/Project Manager reports to the Clerk of Court and collaborates closely with the court’s Special Projects Manager. This position offers substantial telework flexibility. The candidate should be available for on-site duties and periodic meetings in Indianapolis and Evansville, Indiana. Regular presence in Evansville will be required during key project milestones.

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Lead the planning, design, and construction of a new $24 million lease-construct courthouse in Evansville, Indiana, including two courtrooms, four chambers, district and bankruptcy clerk’s office spaces, and probation space.
• Work closely with the chief judge, resident judges in Evansville, clerks of the district and bankruptcy courts, chief probation officer, court managers, General Services Administration (GSA), U.S. Marshals Service, general contractors, service providers, architectural and engineering consultants, and other key partners in the acquisition of new lease space, design, and construction.
• Review and analyze architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, shop drawings, and other project related documents. Ensure compliance with the U.S. Court’s Design Guide by GSA and contractors.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to judges and court unit executives to assist in defining court design and construction needs.
• Conduct regular construction site visits to monitor progress.
• Participate in on-site meetings, conference calls, and web meetings.
• Prepare written meeting summaries, progress reports, briefing memos, and inspection reports, and provide update briefings to court unit executives and judges, the Seventh Circuit’s Assistant Circuit Executive for Space, and other judiciary clients.
• Assist in the development of a Furniture Acquisition Plan for court units. Assist the Property Disposal Officers with the identification, planning, coordination, and removal of all excess furniture and equipment. Report furniture moves, acquisitions, and changes to the appropriate Custodial Officer to ensure master inventory database is accurate.
• Support courtroom technology systems procurement, project management, and installation oversight.
• Assist with move coordination for judges’ chambers, district and bankruptcy clerk’s offices, and Probation in all move matters (telephones, computers, audio, security, furnishings, etc.).
• Travel within the district will be required (Evansville, Indianapolis, New Albany, Terre Haute).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States (i.e. permanent resident. Permanent residents must be willing to apply for United States citizenship within two years of hire).
• Applicants are subject to a complete FBI fingerprint check and background investigation. Employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation.
• Employees are required to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct, which is available to applicants for review upon request.
• The Federal Financial Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages for court employees.
• Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense, and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.

Qualifications

Applicants must be detail-oriented and possess excellent problem-solving skills. Exemplary customer service skills, a friendly, helpful, and professional demeanor, and the ability to work independently and to collaborate effectively as part of a team are imperative. Applicants should have excellent administrative and organizational skills with the ability to effectively and professionally communicate both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, industrial design, or related studies; licensure preferred.
• Experience working on federal projects and a demonstrated familiarity with facilities management, project management, and construction administration.
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