Architect, Architect ​/ Sr. Architect

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* Job Posting is Open Until Filled

Department of Administration, Office of Facilities and Property Management

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About the Position

* Who can apply:
Anyone

* Classified/Unclassified Service:
Unclassified

* Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

* Regular/Temporary:
Regular

* Work Schedule:

M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

* Eligible to Receive Benefits:
Yes

* Veterans' Preference Eligible:
Yes

Compensation:

* Annual Salary Range: $95,000 - $100,000

* Note:

Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

* Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

* Sick & Vacation leave

* Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

* Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

* Fitness Centers in select locations

* Employee discounts with the STAR Program

* Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position

Description:

The Architect position is in the Design, Construction and Compliance unit within the Office of Facilities and Property Management. It provides code and document review for agency building projects, renovation and new construction. In addition, this position reviews fee and contract negotiations of architectural services for all State of Kansas agencies, including the Regents Universities and travel on-site to the construction projects.

Job Responsibilities:

* Will perform building plan and code reviews of design projects prepared by design professionals to determine compliance to established building/fire codes and accessibility regulations. Will be required to coordinate and manage numerous project reviews of varying project types and complexities and will focus on obtaining resolution to code compliance issues of design documents and during construction. Projects include wide range of types such as higher education, medical & veterinary schools and hospitals, historical preservation, correctional facilities, laboratories, motor vehicle buildings, Veteran's Homes, athletic facilities, and offices.

* Will perform project planning services for agencies that do not have professional A/E staff for building construction projects.

* Will act as the coordinator, liaison, overseer and expediter between the project architect and the state agency. Provides leadership in organizing and prioritizing decision making required and advises and consults with project architect and state agency on the building design to obtain the performance required by the state agency. Attends project meetings during design and construction to observe progress and to make recommendations.

Oversees project architect's delivery of construction observation and administration services and will approve project architect service fee invoices.

* Assist with Architect and Engineering consultant interviews and help manage A/E on-call contracts.

* Coordinate bidding procurement processes, issues notice to proceed, evaluates change orders and final contractor applications for payments on projects.

Minimum Qualifications

* Professional architecture license recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions

* Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

* 10 - 15 years of experience in project management, code and plan review and professional services

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