Senior Design Specialist - University of North Texas System

Title: Senior Design Specialist

Employee Classification: Senior Design Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Facilities

Department: UNT-Facilities-Gen-152000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $50,836.80 - $64,480.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The road to the future is under construction.
The Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction (FPDC) team is the backbone of campus transformation, serving the mission and values of UNT while stewarding a unique and impactful sense of place. FPDC fosters community engagement, aligns projects with UNT's standards, and champions accessibility compliance. Services encompass everything from cost estimates to construction management, all executed with meticulous attention to detail. From concept development to project completion, every decision FPDC makes is rooted in our commitment to creating a campus that furthers UNT’s positive impact on students and the community.

Position Overview

The Facilities Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Sr. Design Specialist to join our team.
Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
* Provide management oversight for all phases (programming, design construction) of the project, including coordinating consultants, contractors, material, and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed, and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.
* Prepares estimates, drawings, and specifications to be accomplished by Facilities personnel or by contract.
* Work performed under the supervision of the Campus Planning Manager.
* Oversight of team will include Student design assistant. Assignments are broad in nature and usually require creativity

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or related field and four years' of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Excellent communication skills.
* Physical ability to access work areas which may be in confined spaces or elevated heights.
* Proficiency in specific software may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Possession of a valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment; ability to drive a vehicle and maintain coverage under University liability insurance policy, if required to drive University vehicles.

Job Duties:

• Provides management oversight for all phases (programming design and construction) of interior renovation and site projects, including coordinating consultants, contractors, material, equipment, ensuring specifications are being followed, schedule is maintained and project is within budget. 
• Provides management oversight for inhouse projects involving the development of estimates, schematic design, design development, and construction documents with specifications for construction and renovation projects. 
• Coordinates with UNT departments, UNT systems ITSS, and facilities maintenance.
• Administrative: Utilizes project management software and CAD (AutoCAD/Revit) programs for project. Provides monthly project progress reports, state reporting, and backup documentation for various leadership review and approval.
• Inhouse expert on AutoCAD and REVIT software and provided training to staff and student workers, created construction document sheet templates, revised the Project Management best practices, policies and protocol manual and checklists. 
• Consistently completes expected duties in a timely manner without constant supervision. Accepts responsibility for own work and follows through on commitments. 
• Promotes Facilities core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence by conducting oneself in a manner that is respectful, honest, ethical, and customer focused.
• Committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
• Demonstrates punctuality and follows policies and procedures for absences, time and attendance

Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm & Friday 7:30 am - 2:30 pm

Driving University Vehicle:

Yes

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.