Senior Architect

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) seeks an Architect II (NS) to lead capital-design projects and manage complex multi-discipline initiatives in Raleigh, NC on-site. This role requires a bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field and a registered-architect credential with several years of experience.

The position emphasizes project management, cost estimation, and architectural design for state facilities, with strong coordination across agencies and

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of architectural and design principles, practices, theories, and related materials.
• Ability to architecturally review consultant designs and interpret all associated plans, codes, and specifications.
• Ability to conceive design solutions, estimate costs, schedule and coordinate projects, and direct, review, and evaluate the technical work of others.
• Ability to design and prepare AutoCAD construction documents for smaller projects, manage the approval process with the NC State Construction Office, and oversee bidding, construction administration, and project closeout.
• Strong communication skills, ability to build effective working relationships, and possession of a bachelor’s degree in an architectural discipline plus three years of experience as a registered architect.

Responsibilities

• Project Management of the design, bidding, and construction of multi-discipline architectural and engineering and multi-million dollar capital improvement building projects to assure that they are properly designed to meet the department’s needs and within the available funds.
• Assist in the preparation of OC-25s, which are cost estimates required for funding capital improvements.
• Architectural design of smaller capital projects typically valued at less than $500,000 which do not have to go through the designer selection process required by the State Building Commission.
• Perform site visits and facility assessments to determine the needs and priorities for capital improvements.
• Assist the Chief of Facilities Planning and Architectural Services in developing new and updating existing master plans for departmental statewide institutions and following-up on master plans to ensure that they are being properly implemented.
• Assist in space planning for departmental divisions and provide consultation to the divisions as needed to address any space and property issues.
• Assist the Chief of Facilities Planning and Architectural Services in specialized studies such as the extended study of facilities needs of psychiatric hospitals and other specialized assignments for the department.

Skills

Architectural knowledge

AutoCAD

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related engineering

Three years of experience as a registered architect

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

SEC OFFICE - PROP , CONSTRUCTION

Job Classification Title

Architect II (NS)

Position Number

60037769

Grade

NC19

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

1. (40%) Project Management of the design, bidding, and construction of multi-discipline architectural and engineering and multi-million dollar capital improvement building projects to assure that they are properly designed to meet the department’s needs and within the available funds. This involves assisting in developing program requirements, checking architectural and engineering details and specifications, reviewing files and verifying information through site visits and phone conversations. Verifying the need for change orders and increases in scope, which may be required before funding can be approved.

2. (15%) Assist in the preparation of OC-25s, which are cost estimates required for funding capital improvements. Of particular importance is the role of the architect in understanding current and future needs of assigned departmental statewide facilities.

3. (15%) Architectural design of smaller capital projects typically valued at less than $500,000 which do not have to go through the designer selection process required by the State Building Commission. This is not intended to replace outside design firms, which may in many instances be more familiar with a particular project. Rather, it is intended to supplement design capacity and to provide the ability respond more quickly to needs once they are identified as well as to save the Department of Health and Human Services money on design fees.

4. (15%) Perform site visits and facility assessments to determine the needs and priorities for capital improvements. As mentioned above, site visits will be prerequisites to the submission of budget requests to verify our priority of requests and to answer any questions posed by the Office of State Budget and Management or the Joint Legislative Committee on Governmental Operations.

5. (5%) Assist the Chief of Facilities Planning and Architectural Services in developing new and updating existing master plans for departmental statewide institutions and following-up on master plans to ensure that they are being properly implemented.

6. (5%) Assist in space planning for departmental divisions and provide consultation to the divisions as needed to address any space and property issues.

7. (5%) Assist the Chief of Facilities Planning and Architectural Services in specialized studies such as the extended study of facilities needs of psychiatric hospitals and other specialized assignments for the department. Assist the Chief of Facilities Planning and Architectural Services in verifying information for the declaration of emergency situations by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Health Services.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grande Range: $67,122.00 - $117,465.00

Recruitment Range: $ 79,708.00 - $117,465.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Thorough knowledge of architectural and design principles, practices, theories, and related materials, construction techniques, codes, standards, and applicable laws and ordinances; working knowledge of building codes for I2 Healthcare facilities preferred.

• Ability to architecturally review consultant designs and interpret all associated plans, codes, and specifications.

• Ability to conceive design solutions, estimate costs, schedule and coordinate projects, and direct, review, and evaluate the technical work of others.

• Ability to design and prepare AutoCAD construction documents for smaller projects, manage the approval process with the NC State Construction Office, and oversee bidding, construction administration, and project closeout.

• Strong communication skills, ability to build effective working relationships, and possession of a bachelor’s degree in an architectural discipline plus three years of experience as a registered architect (or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience)

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds

This Position Is Required To Report Onsite In Raleigh, NC For Its Duties

About the Office of the Secretary

The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), guiding the Department’s mission to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership, the Secretary’s Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions, ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned, resources are used responsibly, and services are delivered with equity and impact.

About the DHHS Office of Property & Construction

The Division of Property and Construction manages the capital assets of the Department, supporting 18 state-operated facility campuses with over 7.7 million square feet of building space and 148 leased properties totaling 1.2 million square feet. The division also provides maintenance, housekeeping, and grounds services for the Dorothea Dix Campus—35 buildings across 326 acres and basic maintenance and grounds services for the Governor Morehead School, which includes 31 buildings totaling 291,000 square feet.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federallaws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience as a registered architect

OR

An equivalent combination of training and directly related experience

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.