Architect Hybrid #260728-6589FE-001

The State of Connecticut , Department of Administrative Services , Properties and Facilities Management Division is currently accepting applications for an Architect position within the Technical Services unit, which provides technical services in the areas of engineering, architectural, code compliances, etc. to other units within the Division and other State agencies housed within State owned buildings.

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• Professional growth and development opportuni ties
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

• Full Time, 40 Hours per week
• First Shift, Monday
  - Friday
• Hybrid/telework opportunity available
• Location:
  
  450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT

You will be part of a team of technical experts who contribute significantly to the success and quality assurance of Connecticut's state construction projects. With more than $1B in active design and construction projects, you will interact with multiple stakeholders to ensure that all external consultant designs comply with the Department’s rigorous high-performance building policies, quality standards, and professional care expectations.

• Provide State agency space planning support, review, and evaluation of Agency “Request for Space” submittals;
• Assist in maintaining various excel databases and reports
• Prepare and review computer aided design documents;
• Provide technical and design assistance for state building projects and interior renovation projects;
• Participate with various state agencies in state building planning procedures, provide project management for facility capital improvement projects;
• Utilize the state procurement and bidding process;
• Assist in the development of the annual DAS Infrastructure Improvement Plan;
• Evaluate minor capital improvement projects for state facilities and perform the programmatic and administrative requirements for state facility projects from planning through the completion;
• Create cost estimates for projects including developing project schedule.

The DAS RECS Division’s Construction Services Office serves as the state’s primary department responsible for overseeing Capital Building Construction Projects. Within this office, the Technical Services and Plan Review team collaborate closely with DAS project management staff to elevate construction quality standards, advance statewide sustainability goals, and support master planning and pre-design initiatives. This team also manages the State’s electronic document archive system, ensuring efficient storage and access to critical project records.

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Hayley Newhouse house  .

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In a state agency this class is accountable for performing as a specialist in the execution, design, analysis and coordination of work pertaining to all phases of design and planning for state buildings and institutions. This class may also assist in supervising such projects.

• Performs specialized duties in development of project design and preparation of plans and specifications for state buildings and institutions;
• Coordinates architectural and engineering functions of projects;
• Develops plans and specifications for projects;
• Prepares and coordinates preliminary surveys and planning requirements;
• Assists in preparation of standard specifications for guidance of subordinates and outside architects;
• Reviews plans and specifications prepared by subordinates and/or outside architects for conformance with specifications;
• Analyzes design problems and recommends solutions;
• Performs site inspections to confirm compliance with specifications;
• Assists in developing capital improvement programs and continued maintenance plans;
• Negotiates fees and prepares contracts for consulting…