University of Michigan

Architect

University of Michigan • $75K — $90K *
Ann Arbor, MI 48103In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
  • 3+ years of experience managing medium-sized capital projects
  • Licensed architect or eligible to sit for licensing exam

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate options and make independent decisions on significant matters
  • Manage architects, engineers, and designers for capital projects
  • Develop architectural program statements and conceptual designs
  • Ensure high standards in architecture during design processes
  • Prepare and execute contracts with professional consultants
  • Advise on facility planning, building design, and construction criteria
  • Prepare graphics and reports for design projects and presentations

Benefits

  • Hybrid work options available
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
Full Job Description
How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Associate Director for Design, you will:
  • Evaluate courses of action and make independent decisions on matters of significance within the scope of responsibilities, free from immediate direction.
  • Manage the activities of architects, engineers, interior designers, and other professionals retained for planning, programming and designing assigned capital building projects.
  • Develop architectural program statements, building programs and conceptual designs for assigned capital building projects.
  • Maintain the highest quality standards in architecture, while managing the design process for capital building projects.
  • Prepare and execute contracts for engaging professional consultant firms to develop and document capital building projects.
  • Advise client administrators and faculty on criteria for facility planning, building design, and construction.
  • Prepare and oversee the preparation of graphics and narrative reports for programming and design projects and create presentation.

Required Qualifications*
  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
  • 3 or more years of related experience managing the design efforts for multiple medium-sized capital projects
  • Licensed architect or qualified to take the architect licensing exam.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information

Facilities & Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based and proactive.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

278652

Working Title

Architect

Job Title

Architect Intermediate

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Aec

Department

AEC-Project Management

Posting Begin/End Date

6/10/2026 - 7/10/2026

Salary

$75,000.00 - $90,000.00

Career Interest

Engineering & Architecture

About University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan system. The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state. The school moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 onto 40 acres (16 ha) of what is now known as Central Campus. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings with a combined area of more than 34 million gross square feet (781 acres or 3.16 km²), and has two satellite campuses located in Flint and Dearborn. The University of Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
Learn more about University of Michigan
Size
50,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Founded
1817
* Ladders Estimates

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