Architect 1,2,3 (CPG)

• Overseeing the states capital construction program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Works with the FP&C PM to direct the designer in the administration of construction contracts from project initiation through closeout and the one-year warranty inspection. Ensures designers enforce compliance with construction documents quality standards construction industry standards DOA policies regulatory requirements and contract terms.
• Reviews and approves changes to construction contracts including scope of work cost fees and scheduling. Works with the FP&C PM to negotiate changes and ensure contract change orders comply with legislative budgets technical requirements industry standards and building codes.
• Conducts site visits to ensure compliance with construction standards and contract terms.
• Maintains project tracking information and statewide facility/building database records using various software tools.
• Provides design and construction information in response to inquiries from user agencies elected officials the media and the public.
• As the owners representative this position supervises and ensures the performance of private sector design professionals providing architectural engineering survey programming and other consulting services. Has the authority to reject incomplete or unsatisfactory submittals.
• Works with the Facility Planning and Controls (FP&C) Project Manager (PM) to direct project design from pre-design through construction document production. Ensures compliance with budgets technical and industry standards DOA policies building codes and consultant contracts.
• Verifies user agency program requirements and coordinates input throughout the design process ensuring compliance with legislative budgets.
• Ensures designers receive owner-supplied information such as surveys geotechnical reports and program clarifications. Reviews recommendations for contract awards from designers and user agencies and makes final recommendations for contract approval or bid rejection.
• Works with the OSB Director and Assistant Director to develop prioritize and maintain five-year major maintenance and planning goals for all DOA and OFC owned facilities managed by OSB.
• Assists in evaluating accessibility requests to remove barriers under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Develops standards for building systems and equipment including finishes HVAC electrical and roofing with a focus on functionality energy efficiency and maintenance.
• Maintains manages and ensures compliance with DOA-adopted interior design standards space allocations and furniture standards across all DOA/OFC-owned facilities.