Xavier University is seeking a Project Architect to be a key team member for its Office of Physical Plant. You’ll lead processes for Capital Renewal projects, collaborate with internal and external teams, ensure projects meet university standards, and help shape the future of Xavier’s campus. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the university’s physical environment and support its mission to educate each student intellectually, morally, and spiritually within a Jesuit Catholic, liberal arts tradition, fostering lives of solidarity, service, and success.

Responsibilities:

· Lead architectural design and documentation for Capital Renewal projects.

· Ensure projects meet university standards and budgets.

· Review and coordinate plans with consultants and stakeholders.

· Prepare project schedules, presentations, and related materials.

· Contribute to long-term campus planning and facilities strategy.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Master’s preferred)

· Architectural Registration in Ohio and NCARB certification

· 10–15 years of relevant architectural experience

· Strong knowledge of building codes, construction documents, and project management

· Proficiency in AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, MS Project, PowerPoint, and Excel

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills

To ensure consideration, qualified/interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University's website by November 17, 2025.

Benefits:

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class.

· Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.

· Tax advantaged accounts including health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.

· Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.

· Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

· Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Involvement and support throughout the proposal and preconstruction processes.
• Work closely with estimating and purchasing during the procurement/buy-out phase of the project.
• Provide constructability reviews of drawings and budget updates, as necessary.
• Review and management of project team and staffing requirements.
• Attend and run weekly owner/architect/contractor (OAC) project and subcontractor meetings; manage preparation and distribution of meeting minutes.
• Continuously coordinate with field staff (General Superintendent, Project Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Safety Manager, etc.) on project goals, budget and schedule.
• Overall management of project financials, including cost reporting, monthly requisitions, review and approval of invoices: ensure timely completion, management of the requisition process to maintain cash flow throughout the project and address/communicate issues proactively and promptly.
• Budget forecasting.
• Change Management (including negotiation of disputes as necessary).
• Represent Consigli with Owner, Architects, Consultants, Government Authorities, Vendors and Subcontractors.
• Main point of contact for Owner communication and reporting.
• Mentor staff: manage multiple team members on large complex or multiple projects.
• Provide evaluation(s) of team members on performance and identify training needs. Conduct training and development of others.
• Provide oversight and management of project controls including RFIs, submittals and material delivery tracking with support from APM and PE.
• Oversight of Material Delivery tracking and reporting.
• Oversight of meeting agenda, the development of minutes and reporting.
• Maintain close relations with subcontractors, including early notification of submittal & material delivery schedule expectations.
• Assist the project Superintendent and other team members in the resolution of all critical issues with a focus on quality, cost, and schedule. Provide documentation as necessary.
• Monitor executed subcontracts and insurance certificates; verify contracts and insurance are in place prior to commencing work.
• Work closely with Project Scheduler to update and distribute project master schedule with input from Superintendent and project teams.
• Complete and implement project closeout checklist.
• Manage the timely close out documentation process for assembly and submission to the Design Team and Owner.
• Provide oversight and coordination of the work; manage issuance and completion of punchlist to Subcontractors; drive project to completion.
• Observations and Field Reports: work with project team to conduct field walks as necessary and compile any corresponding documentation accordingly. Review Design Team field reports and work with required parties to resolve open items and drive resolution.
• Perform regular safety walks with field and safety staff and record observations.
• Assist in preparation and present at interviews for project pursuits.
• Take lead in the development and management optimal project profit opportunities including self-perform trades.