Architect - Full or Part-Time

Licensed Architect

As a Licensed Architect, serves as project architect on City projects, and independently evaluates, selects, and applies architectural techniques, procedures and criteria in making substantial adaptations and modifications. This is a responsible position in design and construction contract administration and may require supervising other subordinate staff.

Salt Lake City Corporation is looking for a Licensed Architect within our Public Services Department, Architecture and Construction Management Division (ACM) Team! As a Licensed Architect, serves as Project Architect or more commonly as Project Manager, on City projects, and independently evaluates, selects, and applies architectural techniques, procedures and criteria in making substantial adaptations and modifications. This is a responsible position in design and construction contract administration and may require supervising other subordinate staff.

Health Insurance

Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Paid vacation and personal leave

Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

In accordance with general architectural design principles and Salt Lake City Corporation Standards, is responsible for the design and completion of architectural projects. Acts as Project Manager on multi-faceted, architectural projects. Assists in the selection of architectural consultants and specifies parameters for project scopes of work. Coordinates with consultants to ensure that all plans, designs and specifications meet established Salt Lake City guidelines and project requirements.

Prepares or supervises the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, cost and construction time estimates for the purpose of preparing bid documents. Determines and approves project requirements and materials necessary for various architectural projects. Reviews survey data, specifies types of laboratory tests, approves or rejects contractors’ pricing, work and payment amounts.

Conducts performance evaluations and handles disciplinary and other personnel matters.

Collects, reviews and oversees prepared reports pertaining to project status and completed work. Meets periodically with departmental staff to outline project status. Monitors substantial completion and close-out of projects.

Serves as a Salt Lake City Corporation representative on joint projects and/or meets with the general public or private consultants to evaluate and resolve related problems.

Assists in the preparation of the architectural project budgets, scopes of work, scheduling, and phasing.

Meets with contractors to review project status and schedule. Responds to contractors’ requests for information and clarification during construction. Inspects contractors’ work for compliance with project requirements. Reviews and approves contractor submittals. Reviews and approves contractor pay requests. Interprets contract documents and resolves problems during construction.

Possession of a five-year Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree in Architecture from a fully accredited college or university. Exception: The educational requirement may be waived providing the candidate has achieved registration as a Licensed Architect by meeting the State Board’s requirement for qualifying experience.

Registration as a Licensed Architect by the State of Utah. Out-of-state applicants must obtain registration as a Licensed Architect in the State of Utah under reciprocity agreement recognized by the State of Utah within six months of employment. Four years’ paid work experience as an Architectural Project Manager including experience in architectural graphic design and drawing.

Ability to lead, develop, and support other team members, use computers and applicable software, prepare and present complex reports in written and oral form, and effectively interface with contractors and the general public.

Ability to perform field analysis and to make appropriate design decisions.

Working knowledge of common industry software and products such as Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit, Microsoft Office products, Smartsheet, Cartegraph, Workday, Procore, scheduling applications, and Power BI.

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of Space Planning.

Demonstrated experience and expertise executing historical preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and/or reconstruction projects in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

Experience converting Point Cloud Models into Architectural Building Information Models (BIM).

Moderate physical activity. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, and bending in the performance of field site inspection duties. Extended exposure to computer visual display terminals. Exposure to construction sites and inherent hazards of such sites and outdoor conditions.

Next step is Senior Architect, reached by competitive bidding.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Full-Time

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Full time

Salt Lake City is a place where your skills and dedication directly contribute to the community. With a team serving over 200,000 residents, we take pride in delivering meaningful work—from maintaining infrastructure to shaping public programs—with integrity and professionalism.

If you're driven by public service and want to help shape the future of our city, we’d love to work with you.

Salt Lake City offers a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness ( site.

Medical insurance

Dental, vision, life insurance

Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Perks

Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)

Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))

Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more

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We know time away from work is essential for rest, personal needs, and family life. Salt Lake City offers generous paid leave to help you recharge and stay balanced. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness ( site.

12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday

Up to 80 hours personal leave annually

Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers

Our Recruitment Team is ready to assist you throughout the entire hiring process—from questions about job openings to application support. The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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