Assistant District Architect

Assistant District Architect San Diego Unified School District Facilities Planning & Construction Department - San Diego, California Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in

San Diego Unified School District Job Opportunities Job Details Job ID:

5577078

Application Deadline:

Mar 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one's actions and the resulting impact.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Assistant District Architect serve as supervising architect; oversee project and program budgets and schedules; provide project coordination services; maintain liaison between staff and outside firms, groups, individuals, and government agencies for bond and non-bond funded new school construction projects, structural and non-structural remodeling projects, and other district facility building programs; supervise assigned staff.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Working Location:

Facilities Planning & Construction . 4860 Ruffner Street, San Diego, CA 92111-1522

Department Website:

Facilities Planning & Construction Work schedule: Full time/12 months The position is paid on the AASD Classified Supervisors Salary Schedule , Supervisor Schedule I, Salary Plan 601, Grade 055. Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents

Examples of Duties:

An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. E = Essential Functions Supervise and coordinate the design and implementation of district building programs and projects. E Oversee initial project cost estimates, budgets, and master schedules. E Supervise and schedule the work of assigned staff in the project management and preparation of plans, specifications, and calculations using computerized spreadsheets, Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and project scheduling software for new construction and structural and non-structural remodeling projects. E Supervise the public construction bidding process and coordinate services necessary for construction. E Maintain liaison between staff and outside architectural, engineering, landscape, and other firms, groups, and individuals, including city, state, and federal government agencies. E Conduct interviews and coordinate employee, consultant, and vendor selections. E Exercise approval authority over and supervise the preparation of consultant contracts. E Monitor budgets and the progress of project firms including negotiating change orders, project scope, and cost accountability and resolving of construction related problems; observe construction. E Ensure project deadlines are met and evaluate performance of outside professional firms; participate in district pre-qualification program for prospective contractors. E Supervise the preparation, maintenance, and updating of records, drawings, specifications, and related documents for all district facilities. E Review designs and construction drawings for compliance with district standards. E Authorize plans; perform duties and assume responsibilities of the district architect in his/her absence. E Assist in development of department budgets. E Perform related duties as assigned. To view the detailed position description for Assistant District Architect , click here .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from a recognized college with a major in architecture and six years of progressively responsible project management, planning, and programming experience in the field of architecture.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid Professional Architect's license as issued by the California Board of Architectural Examiners.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application Process To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions. Online employment application A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments. Paper applications are not accepted. Answer all application questions. The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section. Attach Required Documents (PDF format recommended) Resume Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments. A resume is to be attached, but does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. Verification of Education, if applicable. Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached.

Accepted documents include:

Copy of a degree or official transcript Copy of Licenses and/or Certifications Note on Foreign Equivalency Certification. Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers, please see Foreign Transcript Evaluation . Additional Documents (Optional) Cover Letter / Letter of Intent Letters of Recommendation Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application. For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Personnel Analyst, Roxanna Garcia at rgarcia13@sandi.net

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you have questions about your application, please email jobs@sandi.net . The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@ted.peopleadmin.com to your safe senders list. San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information about equity in employment, contact:

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico:

(619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net /

Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward:

(619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net / 504

Coordinator Eri Nall:

(619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net

Position Type:

Full-Time Salary:

$10,426.50 to $13,309.70 Per Month Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information San Diego Unified School District Human Resources 4100 Normal Street San Diego, California 92103

Phone:

619-725-8089

Email:

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