Public Sector Architect I — Master Planning & Projects

State of Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Health plans

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

State of Colorado seeks an experienced Architect to lead design and coordination for capital construction and maintenance projects in Colorado Springs. You will oversee programming, code compliance, and design reviews across multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires licensure by the Colorado State Board, and a degree in architecture. Strong communication, organization, and project leadership are essential in delivering compliant, on-budget facilities for state government.

Qualifications

• Architect license from Colorado State Board required.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture or related field preferred.
• Ability to manage complex projects from concept to contract documents.
• Knowledge of ADA, building codes, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, develop, and lead design on capital construction and maintenance projects.
• Advise Project Representatives and Managers on project issues.
• Lead private-sector design teams and review schematic design through contract documents.
• Ensure compliance with design programs, budgets, and Department guidelines.
• Maintain the physical plant master plan and strategic facilities initiatives.

Skills

Independent work

Critical thinking

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Stress resilience

English proficiency

Education

Architecture degree (B.Arch/M.Arch)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

Excel

Job description

State of Colorado seeks an experienced Architect to lead design and coordination for capital construction and maintenance projects in Colorado Springs. You will oversee programming, code compliance, and design reviews across multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires licensure by the Colorado State Board, and a degree in architecture. Strong communication, organization, and project leadership are essential in delivering compliant, on-budget facilities for state government.