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Architect/Project Manager
U.S. Courts · Posted 2 days ago
Hybrid Indianapolis, IN $86K – $140K Apply by Aug 3, 2026 Architecture ENTJESTJ EngineeringOperations
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The United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana is accepting applications for an Architect/Project Manager. The Architect/Project Manager reports to the Clerk of Court and collaborates closely with the court's Special Projects Manager. This position offers substantial telework flexibility. The candidate should be available for on-site duties and periodic meetings in Indianapolis and Evansville, Indiana. Regular presence in Evansville will be required during key project milestones.
What You'll Do
- →REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Lead the planning, design, and construction of a new $24 million lease-construct courthouse in Evansville, Indiana, including two courtrooms, four chambers, district and bankruptcy clerk's office spaces, and probation space.
- →Work closely with the chief judge, resident judges in Evansville, clerks of the district and bankruptcy courts, chief probation officer, court managers, General Services Administration (GSA), U.S.
- →Marshals Service, general contractors, service providers, architectural and engineering consultants, and other key partners in the acquisition of new lease space, design, and construction.
- →Review and analyze architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, shop drawings, and other project related documents.
- →Ensure compliance with the U.S.
- →Court's Design Guide by GSA and contractors.
- →Provide technical advice and recommendations to judges and court unit executives to assist in defining court design and construction needs.
- →Conduct regular construction site visits to monitor progress.
- →Participate in on-site meetings, conference calls, and web meetings.
- →Prepare written meeting summaries, progress reports, briefing memos, and inspection reports, and provide update briefings to court unit executives and judges, the Seventh Circuit's Assistant Circuit Executive for Space, and other judiciary clients.
- →Assist in the development of a Furniture Acquisition Plan for court units.
- →Assist the Property Disposal Officers with the identification, planning, coordination, and removal of all excess furniture and equipment.
- →Report furniture moves, acquisitions, and changes to the appropriate Custodial Officer to ensure master inventory database is accurate.
- →Support courtroom technology systems procurement, project management, and installation oversight.
Requirements
- ✓Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States (i.e. permanent resident.
- ✓Permanent residents must be willing to apply for United States citizenship within two years of hire).
- ✓Applicants are subject to a complete FBI fingerprint check and background investigation.
- ✓Employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation.
- ✓Employees are required to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct, which is available to applicants for review upon request.
- ✓The Federal Financial Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages for court employees.
- ✓Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense, and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent.
- ✓A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, industrial design, or related studies; licensure preferred.
Benefits
- ★Employees of the United States District Court ARE NOT included in the Government's Civil Service classification.
- ★They are, however, entitled to the same benefits as other federal government employees.
- ★Part-time employees' benefits may be pro-rated based on coverage and/or cost-sharing of premium.
- ★Some of the available benefits are: Participation in the federal health, dental and vision programs of the employee's choice Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), including the Thrift Savings Plan - similar to a 401(k) Participation in a group life insurance program Participation in a group long-term disability insurance program.
- ★Participation in a long-term care insurance program Participation in a flexible spending account for medical and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis Credit for prior government service Paid annual and sick leave and applicable paid holidays per year pro-rated for part time employment Option for a flexible work schedule, including part-time telework
Personality Fit
Job ID: 09a06e71-c47e-4fba-b9ef-52fda0fc26ad
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