Senior Public Works Architect & Project Lead (Nevada)

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Public Works Division (SPWD) is seeking a licensed architect to lead and manage a diverse portfolio of capital improvement construction projects across Nevada. This position serves within the Department of Administration in Carson City and plays a critical role in advancing the State’s infrastructure and built environment.

Essential qualifications include licensure as a professional architect and at least three years of experience in major construction projects and capital improvement

Qualifications

• Licensure as a professional architect is required at the time of appointment and Nevada licensure within 12 months of appointment.
• Three years of professional architectural experience managing major construction projects and capital improvement programs for public buildings and similar structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of capital improvement and construction projects from planning through completion.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical criteria.
• Review consultant-prepared plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents for compliance with codes and project requirements.
• Provide limited architectural design services for in-house projects when needed.
• Negotiate, prepare, and administer contracts for architectural and engineering consultants.
• Coordinate project documents with regulatory and administrative agencies to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and permitting requirements.
• Manage bidding activities, prepare bid packages, coordinate advertisements, and facilitate bid openings and award recommendations.
• Prepare and administer construction contracts under applicable statutes including procurement coordination and contractor performance obligations.
• Oversee construction contract administration, review change orders, progress payments, and fiscal documentation.
• Monitor project expenditures and budgets across all phases; conduct site visits and inspections for quality and progress.
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants, officials, and agencies to resolve design and construction issues; prepare reports and updates for SPWD leadership.
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure compliance with state laws, codes, accessibility standards, and audit requirements.

Skills

Regulatory coordination

Contract management

Budget management

Scheduling

Technical documentation

Code compliance

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

The State Public Works Division (SPWD) is seeking a licensed architect to lead and manage a diverse portfolio of capital improvement construction projects across Nevada. This position serves within the Department of Administration in Carson City and plays a critical role in advancing the State’s infrastructure and built environment.

Essential qualifications include licensure as a professional architect and at least three years of experience in major construction projects and capital improvement