Architect II

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It's the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. Description of Work Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered. This is administrative and professional architectural/engineering work in design review, project management, contract administration, construction monitoring and inspection of a wide range of the largest and most complex Capital Improvement projects. Employee performs hands-on project work, develops and makes adjustments to objectives, budgets, schedules, and priorities. Employee reviews technical documents and makes administrative decisions throughout all phases of a project, including planning and programming. Duties and responsibilities also include construction management and contract administration. Employee is responsible for cost estimating, designer selections, design contract management, and review of designs for spatial relationships and functionality. Employee conducts needs/wants assessments, project feasibility studies, initial cost estimating and project programming. The schematic design, design development, and construction and final drawings are performed by outside (i.e. private firms) at the direction of the employee and are reviewed for compliance with budgets, programming, applicable building codes, materials use, constructability, maintainability, life safety codes, special codes or design standards, and accepted architectural/engineering practices. Review of designs include site/civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and all other disciplines related to projects. Employee is responsible for compliance with G.S.143 to include contract and purchasing statutes. Employee will coordinate and comply with the Authority Having Jurisdiction over State buildings for renovations, repairs, and code compliance. Employee will stay current with research into new materials and design or construction techniques. Work includes performing construction management and contract administration, reviewing and approving change orders and site planning of projects. Employee is responsible for plan review projects, and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. This position provides advanced professional and technical leadership by developing design standards, specifications updates, and performs as a single point of contact for individual Capital Improvement projects. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC19 $67,122 - $117,465 Management prefers applicants with the following: Considerable knowledge managing budgets/contracts of some scope and complexity including resources such as budget and equipment within timelines. Demonstrated ability to anticipate potentially problematic situations; resolves unusual problems. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships in complex and/or difficult situations in order to achieve work goals. Considerable knowledge of materials, construction techniques, codes and standards, soils, project management, and of the laws and ordinances pertaining to the design, construction and renovation of buildings and other facilities. Demonstrated ability to architecturally design and/or review the designs of outside consultants and to read and interpret all associated plans, codes and specifications. Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor's degree in architecture or an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience as a registered architect; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience. Necessary Special Requirements Valid license to practice architecture granted by the North Carolina Board of Architecture. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. EEO Statement T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportu

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Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Architect II (NS) Position Number 60029015 Grade NC19

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