Architect I

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

This position will perform professional services to include project management, master planning, facility programming, regulatory agency approvals, design guidelines, construction standards, construction budgeting, contractor/consultant selection, code compliance reviews, design reviews, ensures compliance with legislative intent, as well as a leading role in coordination with private sector design consultants and coordination of engineering disciplines for "in-house" projects.

The primary job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conceive, develop, and has "on-point" responsibility in the detailing of new projects, including Capital Construction, Controlled Maintenance, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Life Safety.
• Advise Project Representatives and Project Managers in resolution of project problems.
• Lead private sector design teams by interpreting the program/space requirements of various projects and reviews Schematic Design, Design Development, and Contract Documents to ensure compliance with design program and budget.
• Provide quality assurance for new project requests ensuring design parameters are consistent with existing Department guidelines and standards, and with legislative intent.
• Establish strategic planning and Facilities Master Plan. Leads responsibility for implementing and maintaining the physical plant record for the Department.
• Develop site and Office of Primary Responsibility specific facility master plans.
• Research and write facility program plans and collaborate with private sector design professionals to assure compliance with the design program and construction management.
• Prepare and evaluate requests for qualifications/proposals for professional services.
• Coordinate end users' wants and needs with overall Department strategic plan to assist the design teams in producing a project that can be justified and ultimately receive the appropriation necessary to implement.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current, valid licensure as an Architect by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Please attach a copy of this required license to your application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in Architecture or similar related field
• Direct experience assessing facility conditions and identifying maintenance and/or repair activities
• Experience that demonstrates prioritizing physical plant modifications
• Experience negotiating project specifications
• Experience developing operating strategies, plans, and procedures
• Experience preparing financial documents, report and budgets for projects
• Experience in Title II interpretation of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA).

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates.
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more
• Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.

Please read the entire job announcement and apply at CDOC.Jobs.