Architectural Site and Planning Coordinator 2

Position is located at 75 N East Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701

Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Civil Engineer or Landscape Architect.

Pay is based on a number of factors including the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, and prior experience. Arvest offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including a full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits. For more information about benefits, please visit www.arvest.com/careers/benefits .

Summary:

The story of Arvest is one of commitment started by our founders in 1961, with an intense dedication to focusing on our customers. We will always be active and involved members of the communities we serve, and we will always work to put the needs of our customers first as we continue to fulfill our mission – People helping people find financial solutions for life.

Job Title: Architectural Site & Planning Coordinator 2

The Architectural Site & Planning Coordinator 2 manages and coordinates the site analysis, site planning, real estate purchase/lease process and assessment of civil design as required for large scale development/lot split etc. prior to closing, for Arvest Bank real estate acquisitions, expansions, or modifications. They develop and/or participate in budget estimates of potential solutions and the project request and approval (PRAF) process. They perform due diligence findings for the Arvest client and work with attorney(s) towards real estate contract or lease execution. The Architectural Site & Planning Coordinator 2 works closely with the Architectural Management Office (AMO) associates, clients, and work partners to accomplish the stated goals of the department. They require strong planning, site design & real estate management skills and have experience with newly acquired properties as well as reviews for renovation or expansion to existing properties.

What You’ll Do at Arvest: (Other duties may be assigned.)

Visit new site locations under negotiation for purchase or due diligence for lease, including documentation and evaluation characteristics, and review necessary reports and surveys prior to site purchase closing.

Provide an initial site plan concept/schematic design per Arvest Construction Guidelines based on known existing conditions. Communicate timely and effectively with Arvest clients during the due diligence phase of site purchase. After a thorough understanding of program needs and goals, provide options and recommendations for potential branch or facility solutions as well as constraints.

Provide CAD/Revit plans and/or direct consultants in their production of civil/site plans for new site construction, site renovation, building expansion, etc., including freestanding ATMs/ATMLT as required or requested. Coordinate with other AMO associates for the purchase and installation, if necessary, of site related equipment or construction.

Provide representation and review as required for large scale development process and work with property owners for shared access agreements, lot splits, easements, working in the bank’s best interest while adhering to adjacent property, covenants, city requirements etc.

Attend owner/consultant meetings on site as needed during site selection, project planning or project development.

Provide schematic site planning, design development, and budget estimates on projects as required or requested.

Create, revise and update Site and Landscape Standards as part of the Arvest Guidelines Manual for Standardized Construction, including but not limited to landscape types, placement, generic site concepts, site details, parking configurations, etc.

Solicit, obtain, and review environmental assessments and surveys for new properties and potential acquisition projects and work with the client, Architectural Planning Manager, and bank attorney(s) as required during due diligence phases as well as post conversion activities.

Communicate effectively and efficiently with peers, supervisors, clients, and work partners in order to improve the overall services. This includes but is not limited to issue identification, problem resolution, and leadership.

Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and report any suspicious customer and/or account activity.

Responsibilities:

Toolbox for Success:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering or relevant military experience.

• 8 years of experience in site planning, programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, bidding, construction observation and project coordination.

• 3 years minimum AutoCAD experience.

• Landscape Architectural or Civil Engineering License.

• Software tools include Microsoft and Google.

Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service members.

Preferred:

Construction, Landscape Design & Renovation experience.

Experience in real estate contracts, construction contracts, large scale development and cost estimating.

Design & Construction Project Management experience.

Physical Demands:

The associate must be able to travel frequently by themselves within the US, including overnight. Associates must be able to frequently navigate a construction site and access all areas of a facility. This includes but is not limited to, the ability to work in and around all facility spaces: below-grade, rooftop, penthouse, unfinished spaces, and crawl spaces, access to which may require climbing a ladder or using a lift. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits packages, and significant professional growth.

Arvest Bank is committed to providing equal opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, race-based hairstyles and textures, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis, which now or in the future may be specified by law.

Along with an excellent benefits package, our associates are engaged, rewarded for performance, and encouraged to grow professionally and personally. Our future is driven by our associates. If you want to be recognized for your results and empowered to reach your potential, we urge you to apply.

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Pay Range: $85710 - $101774 per year