Are you an Architect looking for an opportunity to work in the municipal government sector? Do you enjoy managing public facility architectural improvement projects and problem solving in a team-oriented environment? If this sounds like you, then consider the new Architect position in the Public Works Department at the City of Champaign.

Responsibilities of Position

This position manages capital projects and programs to maintain, rehabilitate and improve City of Champaign buildings and facilities such as the historic Champaign City Building, Police Department, multiple Fire Stations, several Public Works buildings and other City owned or leased facilities. This position will take an assigned capital project from initial concept through construction completion. Along the way you will develop a concept, manage the project budget; interact with other City staff and City departments; oversee professional architectural firms as they prepare reports, architectural drawings and construction documents; coordinate with contractors and stakeholders; and interact with the public. Program management involves completing needs analysis, condition assessments, developing concepts and cost estimates, coordinating with and responding to questions from City staff and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited college or university or closely related field.
• Extensive professional experience in architecture planning, design, and construction of public sector and/or commercial buildings.
• Experience with planning and directing or managing the work of architectural consultants, contractors, and/or agency/company staff on architectural projects.
• Valid license to practice Architecture in the State of Illinois or active registration in another state with the ability to reciprocate to Illinois within six months of hire.
• Availability to work outside of normal work hours as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in municipal, county, or state governmental architecture.
• Customer service experience with architecture project management and delivery.
• Capital project management experience including cost estimating and budget development, project design, and project delivery.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.
• Experience in non-government architecture.
• Project management or other professional architecture management certification.
• Experience with architectural based software programs such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar programs.

Drug screening and a driving abstract will be required. The annual starting salary range is $98,522 - $112,163, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. For first consideration, apply online by Sunday, May 18, 2025; position will remain open until filled.

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.

The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, and the Illinois WorkNet Center.

Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.

These values guide our work:

Personal Integrity

We act in the best interests of the City

We behave in an ethical and legal manner

We are open and honest

We follow through on commitments

We are loyal to the City

Responsibility

We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities

We take initiative

We act to prevent and solve problems

We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions

We hold ourselves and others accountable

Respect

We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner

We actively listen and seek understanding

We provide a direct response

We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace

We are positive and cooperative

We are willing to apologize

Teamwork

We know and respect our roles and responsibilities

We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately

We define and agree upon the goals

We collaborate to achieve organizational goals

We help others accomplish their goals

We share authority, responsibility, and credit

Results

We take pride in our work

We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget

We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance

We learn from our mistakes

We innovate