Architect IV, V - Project Management Section

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 94,469 - 130,226; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is looking to fill various Architect positions in Honolulu, Hawaii. Candidates can apply for Architect IV and V roles, with requirements including a graduation from an accredited architecture school and multiple years of experience in progressive roles.

Successful candidates will supervise teams, manage architectural projects, and ensure compliance with building codes. Competitive salaries range from $8,465 to $11,669 per month, with additional benefits like health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressive experience for Architect IV.
• 4 years for Architect V with some supervisory potential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lower-level architects and draftsmen.
• Review plans for compliance with codes and regulations.
• Inspect construction work for adherence to specifications.
• Make recommendations for building materials and designs.

Skills

Architectural design

Project management

Technical problem-solving

Compliance with building codes

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of architecture or engineering

Job description

Description

This posting is being used to fill various Architect positions at the specified location. The authorized level of the position is ArchitectV. Applications are being accepted down to the Architect IV in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range

Architect IV, AR-24: $8,465.00 – $10,804.00 per month

Architect V, AR-26: $9,141.00 – $11,669.00 per month

Examples of Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Requirement Graduation from an accredited school or college of architecture or engineering, or four years of progressive experience that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.
• Experience Requirements
  • Architect IV: 3 years of progressive experience with no supervisory or administrative experience required.
  • Architect V: 4 years of progressive experience; supervisory potential may substitute for actual supervisory experience.
• Professional Architect License Requirement For Architect IV and higher, applicants must possess a Hawaii State Certificate of Registration as a professional architect.
• Driver’s License Requirement Applicants must have a current, valid driver's license.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.

Benefits Summary

• Paid holidays (13 or 14 in an election year)
• Vacation and sick leave (21 days per year for qualifying units)
• Health insurance, group life insurance, and retirement plan contributions
• Workers' compensation and social security benefits
• Union and collective bargaining participation options