Project Manager 2 - Planning Architect Or Engineer (Unclassified

• no nevada state income tax.

*** this recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible***

this position serves as a project manager 2 architect or engineer within the department of administration, state public works division (spwd) in carson city. The incumbent is a licensed architect or engineer responsible for statewide facility planning and development of future capital improvement projects. The incumbent conducts facility needs assessments and feasibility studies; develops project scopes, preliminary budgets, and planning recommendations;

negotiates and administers architectural/engineering (a/e) consultant contracts for planning studies; coordinates planning efforts with state agencies, consultants, and regulatory officials; prepares capital improvement program (cip) recommendations and supporting documentation; maintains planning records; and provides professional architectural or engineering expertise in support of long-range facility planning and capital project development.

the state public works division (spwd) is seeking a licensed architect or engineer to support statewide planning efforts for future capital improvement projects. This position serves within the department of administration in carson city and plays a critical role in assessing long-term facility needs, developing project concepts, and shaping the state’s capital improvement program (cip).

this role focuses on early-stage project development and long-range planning. Responsibilities include evaluating agency facility needs, conducting feasibility studies, developing project scopes and preliminary budgets, coordinating with architectural and engineering (a/e) consultants for planning studies, and preparing recommendations for future capital projects. The position also supports office space planning efforts across state agencies and contributes to spwd’s biennial development of the cip for legislative consideration.

success in this role requires strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, effective problem solving, and the ability to communicate clearly with consultants, agency representatives, and spwd leadership. The architect or engineer must be able to translate complex facility needs into well-defined project concepts and planning documents. This position plays an important part in supporting spwd’s mission to provide well-planned, efficient, and safe facilities for state agencies, and contributes to the division’s long-range vision through professional judgment, collaboration, and pride in high-quality public service.

• licensure as a professional architect or engineer is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Individuals licensed in another jurisdiction must obtain nevada licensure within 12 months of appointment.
• three years of professional experience in facility planning, capital project development, feasibility studies, architectural design, engineering design, or related work involving public buildings, office complexes, or similar structures.

• experience conducting facility needs assessments, feasibility studies, or space planning analyses.
• experience preparing project scopes, preliminary budgets, and planning documents for capital improvement programs.
• experience working with regulatory agencies, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary planning or design teams.
• experience coordinating work with architectural and engineering (a/e) consultants for planning or design studies.

• a pre-employment criminal history background check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment may be required to pay for these items.
• applicants must include all professional licenses and certifications in their résumé, including license numbers and dates issued.

• conduct assessments of office space to evaluate functional requirements, utilization patterns, and future growth needs for state agencies.
• develop recommendations for space allocation,…