Hybrid Architect II or III - (Statewide) presso Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

The TxDOT Support Services Division is seeking a highly motivated individual for an Architect position. In this role, you will be responsible for performing highly advanced architectural work for TxDOT buildings and structures, working independently and providing leadership for design teams. This individual will lead the planning, design, and execution of architectural projects from concept through completion, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and TxDOT policies. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing architectural drawings and specifications, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external consultants, and integrating sustainable design strategies.

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance.  In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.  

• Architect II: B25 $69,572 to $114,099
• Architect III: B27$84,182 to $142,374

Work location: The selected candidate’s work location may be Headquartered in Austin or any of the following 25 TxDOT District offices located in Abilene, Amarillo, Atlanta, Austin, Beaumont, Brownwood, Bryan, Corpus Christi, Childress, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Lufkin, Odessa, Paris, Pharr, San Angelo, San Antonio, Tyler, Waco, Wichita Falls, and Yoakum.

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Architect II
Salary Group B25-$69,572-$114,099

Performs complex architectural work to include space planning, design, construction and maintenance of buildings. Work requires contact and/or coordination with division/district regional support center (RSC) personnel, governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Architect III
Salary Group B27-$84,182-$142,374

Performs highly advanced and complex architectural work and has oversight of statewide agency programs. Work involves forecasting, strategic planning, development, coordination and implementation of programs. Work requires extensive contact and/or coordination with high-level division/district regional support center (RSC) personnel, governmental officials, and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Architect II 

• Responsible for complex architectural projects from initiation to completion.
• Reviews consultant's plans, specifications and estimates, construction and design documents, policies and procedures, standards and/or guidelines.
• Assists with estimation of proposed construction costs and prioritizes proposed projects.
• Coordinates the work of architectural project teams, including modular furniture design/installations, project inspection/observation, physical relocations of personnel/equipment and building services, maintenance and security.
• Develops and prepares consultant work orders and agreements.
• Oversees, coordinates and monitors building projects performed by architectural consultants.
• Performs architectural work in coordination with engineering and support associates.
• Prepares and seals final plans, specifications, estimates and other necessary construction and contract documentation for letting.
• Trains less experience Registered Architects and/or Intern Architects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Architect III
All of the above, and:
•    Develops and prepares consultant contracts, work authorizations and supplemental work authorizations and negotiates fees.
•    Oversees and/or prepares plans, specifications and estimates and seals, bids and performs construction administration of routine facilities contracts (RFCs).
•    Oversees construction contract administration, work progress, bonding and insurance requirements, approval of monthly payments and project close out and final acceptance.
•    Oversees the space planning, space allocation and executing of statewide physical personnel and equipment relocations.
•    Serves as consultant to staff facility engineers and oversees the coordination of architectural work with engineering staff and technical support associates.
•    Trains and mentors less experience Registered Architects and/or Architect Assistants and schedules and monitors professional training and development.
•    Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.
•    Responsible for and performs work involving highly advanced and complex architectural projects, including plans, specifications, estimates and bid letting.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Architect II

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.

Experience: 5 years of experience in architecture-related work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Architect III

 Education: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.

Experience: 6 years of experience in architecture-related work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must be registered as an Architect by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. 
• Safety Impact Certificate 

Competencies:

Architect II

Considerable knowledge of:

• Architectural fundamentals and applications
• Construction drawings and estimating
• Facility planning, design and site development
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes

 Expert skill in:

• Reviewing plans for accuracy and ensuring compliance with requirements

 Proficient skill in:

• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Prioritizing projects/workload and meeting deadlines
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Other Attributes:

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals 

Architect III

All of the above, and:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

Considerable knowledge of:

•  Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes

Expert skill in:

• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of professional, administrative, and technical employees

Proficient skill in:

• Prioritizing projects/workload and meeting deadlines

  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Architect II and III

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

  

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. 

*Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

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TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

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