About this role
Salary range: $107,271-$160,000
Posting expires: November 13, 2026
General Description and Classification Standards:
The proponent will work under the direction of the Director of Architecture and will assist in effectively managing a staff comprised of Department of Aviation and consultant design management and Administrative Personnel, whose primary objective is to design, build, and maintain airport facilities in a safe and efficient manner. The Department’s capital program has work divided into numerous areas, or types, of work.
The Assistant Director of Architecture position will be responsible for overseeing the design management of architectural projects. Most of the architectural designs are developed by on-call design consultants under contract to the Department of Aviation. Design management includes managing task orders, design budgets, technical details of design, and schedules. The designs include new buildings and renovations of existing facilities. The proponent will also be responsible for assisting in the management of the Department’s airport-wide roadway signage & graphics, sustainability, and capital, tenant & concessions design submittals review process groups. When workload allows, the proponent may also manage self-perform design.
Supervision Received:
This position requires work to be completed with minimum supervision. Direction received is a function of the task, with direction focusing on strategic objectives as well as project detail and is typically collaborative in nature.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of twelve (12) years of professional related experience in medium and large hub airport construction, industrial/commercial design and construction or similar area with experience as a project architect, supervisor, team leader, or design manager).
• Eight (8) years of work experience in medium and large hub airport construction, industrial/commercial design and construction or similar area with experience as a project architect, supervisor, team leader, or design manager.
Licensures and Certifications
• Registered (Licensed) architect preferred.
Preferred Requirements
• Master’s degree in architecture, or related area.
• 10 years of work experience in medium and large hub airport design and construction or similar areas with experience as a project architect, supervisor, team leader, or design manager.
Work Environment:
The typical work environment is in the Department of Aviation office. However, the proponent is expected
to visit projects in the field under all weather conditions. The proponent is also expected to visit project
sites at night or on weekends as work and project circumstances dictate.
Lifting Requirements:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.