Architect 1,2,3 (CPG)

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Division of Administration/Office of State Buildings has a vacancy for an Architect. This position serves as a senior advisor and expert to agency staff and user agencies in the maintenance and planning of all facilities owned or managed by the Division of Administration (DOA). The incumbent must be willing to continue training and research in this field to maintain a high level of expertise. The Office of State Buildings (OSB) manages a portfolio of 38 facilities totaling over 6,700,000 square feet. Consistent and proper maintenance, repairs, and improvements to these facilities require the guidance and technical expertise of a licensed Architect. This position provides functional supervision over contracted designers, contractors, and other professional consultants, as well as regulatory oversight of state agencies for the administration of the capital construction budget. The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities, including overseeing the state’s 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, and administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in architecture.
Licensed Architect.

Responsibilities

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 owner’s 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.