Architect II

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.

Essential Duties:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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.  

Competencies:

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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

•  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 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.