Senior Architect — Federal Construction & Design

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS); Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA APHIS seeks an architect to lead planning, design, construction, and facilities improvements for APHIS-owned or leased buildings. You will define requirements, manage architectural projects, and collaborate with program staff and contractors to ensure compliant execution.

Responsibilities include developing plans and specifications, reviewing technical designs, and advising on construction phase activities while ensuring adherence to agency standards and schedules.

Qualifications

• Degree: architecture or related field with 60 semester hours in architecture or related disciplines, including 30 hours in architectural design and 6 hours in structural tech, materials, construction methods, and environmental control systems.
• Combination of Education and Experience showing knowledge of architectural principles and their applications to design/construction.
• GS-13 requires one year of specialized experience including: preparing designs, reviewing designs, briefing leadership, analyzing data, producing architectural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Serves as project manager on major construction initiatives; forms design teams and sets priorities within budget.
• Develops architectural plans/specifications for new structures and renovations.
• Consults on policies for development of architectural specs, costs, materials, and related phases.
• Translates program requirements into plans with applicable design standards.
• Reviews and revises plans, specs, estimates, layouts and equipment requests.
• Monitors construction to ensure compliance with plans and timelines.
• Participates in APHIS Architect‑Engineer Evaluation Board for qualification assessments.
• Reviews bids and contract proposals providing recommendations.
• Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative providing technical expertise during construction.
• Participates in committees with federal/state/local groups ensuring compliance with laws.

Education

Degree in architecture

Combination of Education and Experience

Job description

USDA APHIS seeks an architect to lead planning, design, construction, and facilities improvements for APHIS-owned or leased buildings. You will define requirements, manage architectural projects, and collaborate with program staff and contractors to ensure compliant execution.

Responsibilities include developing plans and specifications, reviewing technical designs, and advising on construction phase activities while ensuring adherence to agency standards and schedules.