Architect 3

• 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:

As an Architect 3 you will apply advanced architectural expertise to the planning design and oversight of construction and renovation projects ensuring compliance with building codes regulations and organizational this role you will:

• Serves as the owners representative overseeing private-sector contractors and design professionals to ensure compliance with construction documents budgets technical standards building codes DOA policies and contract requirements.
• Directs project design and construction administration in coordination with FP&C Project Managers from pre-design through project closeout and warranty inspections.
• Reviews negotiates and approves construction contract changes involving scope costs fees schedules and technical requirements while ensuring compliance with legislative budgets and industry standards.
• Verifies contractor and designer responses to unforeseen conditions and authorizes corrective actions as necessary.
• Evaluates contractor and consultant performance on OSB projects and recommends corrective or disciplinary actions when warranted.
• Conducts site visits and inspections to ensure quality assurance contract compliance and adherence to construction and safety standards.
• Coordinates user agency requirements owner-supplied information and stakeholder input throughout project planning design and construction phases.
• Maintains project tracking systems statewide facility databases major repairs spreadsheets and capital project records using database spreadsheet reporting and facility management software tools.
• Assists with development prioritization and implementation of five-year maintenance capital outlay and facility planning programs for DOA and OFC facilities.
• Reviews and evaluates the technical and financial feasibility of capital outlay and funding requests and coordinates project and funding approvals with FP&C staff.
• Procures and administers small contracts for hazardous material testing and abatement and maintains asbestos management plans for OSB facilities.
• Prepares proposal documents and manages minor in-house projects including accessibility improvements sustainability initiatives building systems standards and audio-visual technology installations.
• Develops and maintains standards for facility design interiors space allocations furniture HVAC roofing electrical systems energy efficiency and long-term maintenance practices.
• Provides technical expertise training and guidance on facility management CAD/BIM technologies construction practices and maintenance issues to OSB staff agencies and project managers.
• Represents OSB in meetings with agencies government entities consultants elected officials media and the public providing project information and policy guidance as needed.