Staff Architect - Project Bond Construction

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:BOULDER

Department: Bond

Position Title: Staff Architect - Project Bond Construction

Position Start Date: February 13, 2026

Position Type: Professional Technical

FTE: 1.00 - 40 hours per week - Temporary through 12/31/2028

Work Schedule: 261 Days - 12 Months 

Salary Range 11: $110,256 - $165,384

Closing Date: January 19, 2026

Summary:

The Bond Planning & Construction Staff Architect provides architectural and project management expertise to support District staff and construction project managers in overseeing the planning, design, technical review, and budgeting of facility projects delivered by architects, engineers, and consultants. The role analyzes existing facility data; evaluates design documents at each development phase for alignment with District educational and technical specifications, federal and state building codes, and ADA standards; and provides construction oversight for bond-funded new construction and renovation projects. The Staff Architect maintains current project budgets and schedules and collaborates with District departments to address design needs throughout project planning and execution.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead, define, and develop facility designs by applying expert knowledge and interpretation of local, state, and federal codes and standards, including the currently adopted ICC International Codes and ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Provides technical expertise and guidance to District staff, Bond Project Managers, and maintenance personnel on matters such as code compliance, building systems integration, and other technical aspects of facility design and construction.
• Perform detailed analysis, interpretation, and review of project development throughout all phases of design and construction, including programming, schematic design, design development, contract documentation, and construction administration. Conducts comprehensive evaluations of architectural and engineering design documents to ensure conformance with District standards, building codes, and best practices in educational facility design. Provides technical guidance and design input to project teams, and coordinates with school administrators, facility users, and consultants to ensure design intent and functional requirements are accurately integrated and executed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Negotiate and administer contracts for design and construction services, ensuring alignment with industry technical standards, District policies, and budget parameters.
• Perform architectural reviews and field inspections to confirm compliance with construction documents, applicable codes, and design intent; document and resolve discrepancies. Coordinate with school-based staff and the public to review design intent, project timelines, and budgets. 
• Collaborate with District leadership to understand, maintain, and update the District’s long-range facilities plans. Executes these plans by tracking, identifying, and analyzing complex data to support optimal facility functionality and alignment with District standards. Incorporate this data to aid in maintaining facility life-cycle databases, conducting space adequacy evaluations, and providing data-driven recommendations for ongoing facility improvements.
• Support in collecting, analyzing, managing, and organizing data related to District facilities. Synthesizes facility data to inform capital improvement planning and long-range facilities strategies. Conducts high-level feasibility studies and site analysis for proposed or existing facility locations or building modifications. Evaluates factors such as zoning, infrastructure capacity, accessibility, and compliance with District standards and regulatory requirements to support Facility Master Planning efforts. 
• Provide leadership to design and construction project teams by establishing clear expectations for design quality, constructability, and safety. Exhibit behavior consistent with District goals by demonstrating the ability to effectively manage conflict and disagreements and develop procedures and techniques for resolution.
• Maintain and aid in updating District’s Educational Specifications and Technical Guidelines. Ensure facilities projects comply with District Education Specifications and Technical Guidelines.
• Monitor budget cost control through established policies, procedures and techniques to measure resources consumed, project status and milestones and compare measurements to projections; Identify and mitigate potential overruns or delays.
• Review, verify, and authorize architect, contractor and consultant pay applications.
• Establish and manage project budgets through cost estimating relationships with contracted engineers, historical costs, estimating manuals and contractor bids and proposals. Conduct post-occupancy reviews; confirm building systems documentation is accurate and complete.
• Leverage the architectural expertise of a licensed architect to support Bond Project Managers in design document reviews to maintain District standard consistencies and facility data accuracy across projects; document quality control measures within the Bond program.

Qualifications: 

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering or related field.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in building design and construction Industry, preferably in Pre-K through 12 education buildings, including site planning and construction administration.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have an active architectural license.
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in architecture.
• Knowledge of CAD/BIM software, project management platforms. 
• Advanced skills in architectural planning and design, building systems, codes, and construction methods including life safety and accessibility.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and scheduling software; knowledge and ability to use design platforms (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Archibus, and/or drafting software).
• Ability to perform technical analysis of design documents, specifications, and cost data.
• Understanding of accounting principles and ability to demonstrate working knowledge of accounting reports.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Salary Information: 

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule).

BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.