• Leads a team of site architects and manages their performances.
• Performs, reviews and coordinates all architectural design and field construction management efforts for urban facilities; includes buildings, passenger stations, park-n-Rides, joint development projects and sidewalk and paving treatments.
• Assists in the interpretation of architectural design standards established by local jurisdictions and in the establishment of formal agreements with various outside agencies.
• Assists in pursuing transit related joint development opportunities with public agencies and/or private entities that will enhance transit and benefit the community.
• Defines requirements (primarily architectural) for all stations and transit centers; includes elements such as landscaping, lighting, parking lots and station security. Incorporates the best design practice and incorporates best practices of methods and materials.
• Prepares, reviews and evaluates contract technical specification for architectural elements of capital improvement projects.
• Prepares technical reports, progress reports, special studies and cost estimates to support other engineers, staff and consultants.
• Reviews and evaluates the design prepared by other agencies and consultants, as well as that of other staff engineers to ensure adequacy, completeness, economy of design, standards of materials and methods, and compliance with design criteria and design standards.
• Performs, reviews and evaluates architectural designs; includes stations, park-n-Rides, signage and sidewalks to ensure adequacy, completeness, and design acuity, and best practices of materials and methods.
• Assists in the development of criteria for evaluating joint development proposals related to architectural elements and land use considerations. Establishing criteria that enhances the transit experience when interfacing with joint development.
• Participates equitably in the development and implementation of the Division/project goals and objectives.
• Coordinates projects with local, state, regional and federal agencies to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinates architectural design efforts with civil, systems and structural engineering.