Architectural Design Reviewer 1 (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut - Department of Housing; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut - Department of Housing seeks an Architectural Design Reviewer 1 to join the Architectural and Technical Services unit in Hartford. The role involves reviewing housing development applications, closing documentation and plans with a small, cohesive team.

The position requires reviewing and analyzing designs, code compliance, and cost estimates, and may involve site inspections and coordination with consultants. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience in preparing architectural designs, project documents and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Reviews construction plans, drawings, specifications, and change orders for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with contract documents, codes and agency or statutory requirements.
• Prepares and reviews cost estimates.
• Conducts review meetings and prepares summary reports.
• Assists in studies for the determination of short- or long-range building projects.
• Works closely with architectural and engineering consultants in the review of submitted specifications.
• Performs life cycle cost analysis as required.
• Operates computer aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment.
• Assists in and may perform inspections of site and facility conditions of design projects.
• Prepares code violation reports.
• May prepare or review designs of structural, mechanical and electrical systems as well as architectural designs.
• May provide technical design consultation as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Cost estimation

Read blueprints

Review contract provisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

CADD

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Housing (DOH), is currently accepting applications for an Architectural Design Reviewer 1position to serve within theArchitectural and Technical Services unit.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hours), First Shift, Monday - Friday
• Location: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

THE ROLE

In this role youwill work with others in our small, cohesive unit to review housing development applications, closing documentation and plans.

ABOUT US

The Department of Housing, as the lead agency for housing matters for the State of Connecticut, is responsible for overseeing the state's homeless service system, and as such, needs to respond to housing-unstable constituents seeking access to services, as well as document and investigate complaints that have been logged against the homeless service system.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the review, preparation, and analysis of designs and related contract documents for architectural design projects, including building rehabilitation and alterations, new construction and site work. This class also assists consultants in the development and finalization of project documents, including drawings, specifications and cost estimates.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Reviews construction plans, drawings, specifications, and change orders for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with contract documents, codes and agency or statutory requirements;
• Prepares and reviews cost estimates;
• Conducts review meetings and prepares summary reports;
• Assists in studies for the determination of short- or long-range building projects;
• Works closely with architectural and engineering consultants in the review of submitted specifications;
• Performs life cycle cost analysis as required;
• Operates computer aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment;
• Assists in and may perform inspections of site and facility conditions of design projects;
• Prepares code violation reports;
• May prepare or review designs of structural, mechanical and electrical systems as well as architectural designs;
• May provide technical design consultation as required;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge
• of
• and ability to apply principles, practices and
• methods of architectural design and design aspects of building modification and
• construction;
• building materials and components;
• building and fire codes;
• Knowledge of
• structural, mechanical and electrical systems;
• computer aided design and drafting (CADD)
• equipment;
• Skills
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
• review, interpret and apply contract provisions;
• read blueprints;
• accurately estimate project costs;
• utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in preparing architectural designs, project documents and cost estimates for various types of building design projects including some experience utilizing computer aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in architecture may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of five (5) years for a Bachelor's degree program in architecture.
Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with construction plan review related to building code and accessibility requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from site environments and to some discomfort from year round conditions.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196
of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of
positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single
title for administrative purposes. As
such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or
responsibility.