Architect IV, V - Construction Management Section
Job in
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96814, USA
Listing for:
Hawaii State Department of Education
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Design & Architecture
Architect / Sr. Architect, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 8951 - 11427 USD Monthly
USD
8951.00
11427.00
MONTH
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This posting is being used to fill various Architect positions at the specified location.
The authorized level of the position is Architect V. Applications are being accepted down to Architect IV in the event of recruiting difficulties.
SALARY RANGE
The posted salary range indicates potential compensation, not necessarily starting salary. New external hires typically begin at the initial step. Placement above the initial step may be considered based on position requirements, exceptional qualifications, budget availability, and other relevant factors, all requiring prior approval. Current Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed according to Department regulations and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Architect IV, AR‑24: $8,289.00 - $10,580.00 per month
Architect V, AR‑26: $8,951.00 - $11,427.00 per month
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises and works with a small group of lower‑level architects and draftsmen in the preparation of designs, plans, specifications and estimates for major and complex buildings and structures such as schools, health, social services and higher education facilities, and other government buildings, which include new construction, remodeling, alterations, and major repairs.Assigns work to subordinates, observes work in progress, providing assistance and technical advice as needed in the solution of unusual or complex problems.Reviews finished work for architectural design values, technical adequacy and conformance to departmental objectives; reviews completed plans and specifications prepared by contractors for compliance with building, plumbing and electrical codes, and with fire and health regulations.Inspects construction and architectural work done by contractors to insure compliance with designs, plans, specifications, and contract agreements; confers with engineers engaged in the preparation of structural, electrical and mechanical plans.Makes recommendations and suggests changes in materials and construction, and makes necessary adjustments in architectural designs to fit structural, electrical and mechanical requirements; interprets building code requirements.May recommend building sites and types of buildings best suited for the intended purpose.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Graduation from an accredited school or college of architecture or engineering, with a degree in architecture or architectural engineering, is required. Four years of successful and progressive experience in architecture may be substituted for graduation from college if that experience demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture and a comparable understanding of the field of architecture.
EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have progressively responsible experience as follows:
- Architect IV: 3 years of architectural experience, 0 supervisory, 0 administrative, total 3 years.
- Architect V: 4 years of architectural experience, supervisory potential (not actual experience), 0 administrative, total 4 years. Supervisory potential may be accepted in lieu of actual supervisory experience.
Additionally, applicants must meet the following detailed experience criteria:
Professional architectural work experience in developing and preparing complete designs, drawings, specifications, estimates of buildings, structure, and installations.Experience must involve original investigations or designs; routine drafting or schematic illustration does not qualify.Landscape architectural work, city or community planning, structural engineering, inspection of engineering projects, or mechanical/electrical installation experience is not acceptable.Engineering experience limited to the preparation of contract specifications, estimating of construction materials and costs, is not acceptable.SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
One year of architectural experience may be substituted by a master’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering from an accredited school or college.Supervisory experience of the type and quality described above may be substituted for architectural experience on a year‑for‑year basis.PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT LICENSE REQUIREMENT
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