Architectural Associate

Planning, Design & Construction

• Provides skilled architectural design services to meet client requests/needs.
• Possesses both a broad and deep understanding of the job.
• Understands how own and related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives and goals.
• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or occur infrequently.
• Uses discretion to modify work practices and processes to achieve results or improve efficiency.
• Confers with department representatives to determine and coordinate design criteria for completion of design drawings.
• Impacts the team's results through the quality and effectiveness of own work.
• Explains detailed and/or complicated technical information to and within the team and/or other necessary parties.
• Provides preliminary cost estimates of projects.

Essential Functions

• Exhibit proficiency with Auto Desk AutoCAD software.
• Confer with department representatives to determine and coordinate design criteria for completion of design drawings; advise concerning practical design and feasibility.
• Prepare design drawings required for building construction.
• Advise clients on the project scope, schedule, and budgetary constraints; understand interrelationship between these project components and how they affect project viability.
• Understand project scope, budgets, and schedules; coordinate design team; manage student interns.
• Exhibit understanding and ability to recommend construction/project costs and durations.
• Assist in bid process.
• Approve shop drawings submitted by contractors.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Assist in performing contract administration tasks [such as field observations, submittal review, prepare responses to questions, supplemental instruction, etc.]
• Collaborate with other Campus Facility and University stakeholders; understand and apply campus standards for building systems and components.
• Meet with manufacturer's representatives; organize catalogs and project work; attend department supported continuing education classes, seminars, and events.

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday

A Bachelor's degree in area of specialty or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure or eligibility for licensure may be required.

Must possess a valid driver's license, which will allow legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri.

Salary Range: $25.96 - $28.13 per hour

Grade: GGS-8

University Title: Architectural Associate

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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