Architect (m/f/d), EG 12 TV-H - Department of Construction, Technology and Real Estate

Tasks:

• Independently represent the University's interests to planning stakeholders during planning processes and approval procedures.
• Independently perform the construction representative function for assigned projects.
• Conduct planning negotiations on qualitative user requirements of the University. Coordination, review, management and control of user interests and independent approval of planning and implementation details from an economic, planning, architectural, functional and constructional point of view.
• Independent development of strategies and planning concepts for further university expansion as well as coordination with the involved parties
• Design and implementation of space programs and utilization plans on the basis of guideline space values. Identification of synergies between faculties, departments, scientific and other facilities and design of space optimization concepts
• Preparation of construction requirements for new buildings and renovations on the basis of space requirements measurements
• Planning, tendering, costing, awarding and site management for new buildings, modernization,
  renovation and conversion projects carried out under the University of Kassel's own direction.

Requirements:

• Completed university studies (Bachelor/FH or Diplom I) in the field of architecture 
• Professional experience in the performance of the function of construction supervisor and the associated project management of construction measures (university construction, or similar)
• Several years of experience in leading planning negotiations of demanding construction measures, preferably in university construction
• Relevant experience in designing and implementing space programs and utilization plans on the basis of guideline space values as well as designing space optimization concepts
• Several years of professional experience in the course of new buildings, modernization, refurbishment and conversion projects as well as project coordination.

• Relevant experience in quality, schedule and cost control of extensive construction projects, preferably in the higher education sector
• Relevant experience in barrier-free construction
• Very good computer skills in MS-Office applications
• Distinctive communication skills, as well as a confident and engaging manner
• Assertiveness and persuasiveness
• Ability to cooperate and a high degree of service orientation
• High sense of responsibility, ability to work in a team
• Independent and goal-oriented project management

Advantageous are:

• AVA and CAD knowledge, ideally in the programs California and Autocad
• Basic knowledge in the use of SAP
• Experience in the planning and execution of public construction projects (preferably university construction)

As an employee of the University of Kassel

• you will be offered an interesting and varied field of activity within the framework of a modern and ambitious university
• you will be part of an interdisciplinary team with a good and collegial working atmosphere
• you will have the opportunity to participate in professional and interdisciplinary training measures
• Your workplace is centrally located in the city of Kassel with good public transport connections, which you can currently use free of charge.

• you can also use the inexpensive parking spaces on the grounds of the University of Kassel
• you will continue to benefit from the many advantages of employment in the public sector, such as:

• a secure job, independent of economic fluctuations
• an additional company pension plan (VBL)
• an optional child supplement in accordance with TV-Hessen
• a family-friendly university (including childcare for emergencies)
• a special annual payment in November
• an entitlement to capital-forming benefits
• voluntary work is encouraged in Hesse
• UniKassel university sports, company health promotion, complete fitness offer within the framework of Unifit

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Haase, Tel.: 0561-804-2326, E-Mail: karl.haase[at]uni-kassel[dot]de.

The protection of your personal data is important to us, therefore we will handle your personal data with care. If you provide us with your data, you thereby allow us to store and use it in accordance with the Hessian Data Protection and Freedom of Information Act. You can object to this at any time. Your personal data will then be deleted. Information in accordance with Art. 13 DSGVO for the application procedure at the University of Kassel can be found at www.uni-kassel.de/go/ausschreibung-datenschutz.

Severely disabled applicants will be given preference in case of equal suitability and qualification. Please submit only copies of your application documents (no folders), as these cannot be returned after the selection process has been completed; they will be destroyed in compliance with data protection regulations. Applications with informative documents should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel or bewerbungen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de, indicating the reference number in the subject line, and preferably also in electronic form.