Architectural Designer - Project Design Unit

Job Description:

Architectural Designer - Project Design Unit

Description

Do you love the field of architectural design? Are you looking for a great opportunity with even better benefits? Then, the Division of Facilities Management, Design & Construction (FMDC) would love to speak with you!

As an Architectural Designer within the Project Design Unit (PDU), you will have the opportunity to build for a stronger tomorrow by applying your diverse background, education, and work experiences to performing architectural and engineering-related fieldwork, collaborating with agencies about their goals and programmatic needs, and independently translating those goals into drawings and specifications for construction projects across the State of Missouri. This person will independently utilize their expertise in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software to prepare construction drawings as well as work with a project team to develop project documents. This position will build a positive rapport with a wide variety of client agencies and contractors during construction to ensure projects are completed in a manner that meets the client agency goals while supporting the mission and vision of FMDC. Every day is an opportunity to make an impact on the future, your community, and the State of Missouri!

This position has potential for long-term career growth! It is classified as a Designer (click to learn more).

This position is with the Office of Administration Division of Facilities Management, Design, and Construction’s (OA-FMDC) Design and Construction Team, supporting the Project Design Unit. OA-FMDC is committed to strengthening the State’s investments while providing a safe and secure environment through innovative design solutions and excellent customer service.

FMDC Vision - Building for a Stronger Tomorrow (BFAST)

• Prioritize excellent customer service for wide and diverse network of internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to internal teams, state agencies, state officials, contractors, and the public.
• Design a wide variety of architectural plans including roof replacement, interior office renovations, accessibility upgrades, exterior building improvements, historical renovations, and more.
• Collaborate with client agencies and contractors throughout the construction process to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and meet the goals and expectations of the client agency.
• Communicate technical information and directives to individual contributors to develop understanding and gain buy-in.
• Meet with client agencies to develop facility-related project goals and provide regular updates to clients on the progress of projects.
• Perform a wide variety of field verification of existing facility conditions that will define facility projects and to reduce unforeseen conditions to the greatest practical extent possible.
• Utilize AutoCAD design and drafting software to create, publish, and archive construction drawings used in the procurement and completion of construction services.
• Prepare drawings and specifications for projects, review the work product, resolve conflicts, and provide scheduling control of architectural project assignments, including drawing quality (using CADD standards, relevant codes, products, and standards), specification quality (using CSI format), cost estimate quality (using RSMeans format), and overall review of construction administration phase activities and project delivery requirements.
• Participate in management of the construction phase of projects by reviewing contractor’s shop drawings, verifying contractor’s compliance with the construction drawings and specifications, and complete the designer certification of contractor pay applications and contractor requests for change orders as needed.
• Follow all OA-FMDC health and safety protocols in addition to OSHA standards.
• Carry state-issued cell phone with you during work shift and bring work cell phone home with you after your normal shift ends. While off shift, team members shall respond timely to urgent texts, phone calls, voicemails, chat messages, and emails. It is pertinent to note that having your state-issued cell phone on does not mean you are on call after your work shift ends.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and lead with integrity in a manner that inspires trust and builds positive rapport with a diverse group of stakeholders and the public.
• Ability to manage numerous time-sensitive projects independently or as part of a team using procedures, processes, regulations, and practices applicable to the architectural/engineering industry.
• Exceptional problem solving, communication, conflict resolution, and mediation skills to gain buy-in and facilitate project completion.
• Ability to travel independently across the state, in order to perform on-site field work that may require climbing around and over a variety of facility building components in order to complete field verifications.
• Knowledge of the facility-related architectural/engineering industry, including design issue problem solving; understanding of the fundamentals of building codes, design standards, construction methods, and construction problem resolution; and a basic knowledge of construction procurement methodologies.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD to prepare industry standard construction drawings, RSMeans, eBuilder (Trimble Unity Construct) project management software, Adobe, and Microsoft Office suite products.
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in architecture/architectural studies or engineering/engineering technology. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Working knowledge of building codes and design standards.
• More than one year of relevant experience in the architectural or engineering industry preferred.
• Excellent attendance, work ethic, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills.
• Safety-first mindset with considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from Missouri or from an adjacent state if you reside outside of Missouri.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position. Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

*This position is in an office environment and job duties may include prolonged periods of seated work at a desk, typing, written and verbal communication, problem solving, and the occasional ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. Examples of job duties may also include prolonged periods of walking/standing/sitting/bending/driving, climbing ladders, working in inclement weather, and working on uneven or elevated surfaces. This list is not all inclusive, but a general representation of duties that may be encountered in this position, however other duties may be assigned contingent upon business needs. Please note, this position is considered a “Category 0” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), meaning the incumbent will not normally receive overtime compensation except in unusual circumstances as determined by appointing authorities.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

OARecruiters@oa.mo.gov

Salary:

$59,000.00-$70,000.00 per Year