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Are you a skilled architect with a passion for designing complex projects and driving collaborative success? TxDOT's Support Services Division is seeking an Architect II to join our Facilities Planning & Management team. In this role, you'll lead the design and execution of TxDOT buildings and structures, working independently and guiding design teams through all phases of architectural projects. You'll be responsible for preparing and reviewing drawings and specifications, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and TxDOT policies. This position also emphasizes sustainable design strategies, along with issue resolution all while maintaining clear communication and accountability across all phases of development.

 TxDOT offers a complete benefits package, promotes a strong work-life balance, and places the safety of its employees at the highest standard. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to make a meaningful impact on infrastructure across Texas, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of our facilities.

Work location: The selected candidate’s work location may be Headquartered in Austin or any of the following 25 TxDOT District offices located in Abilene, Amarillo, Atlanta, Austin, Beaumont, Brownwood, Bryan, Corpus Christi, Childress, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Lufkin, Odessa, Paris, Pharr, San Angelo, San Antonio, Tyler, Waco, Wichita Falls, and Yoakum.

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.  

About Texas Department of Transportation

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is the largest transportation agency in Texas with a workforce made up of engineers, administrators, financial experts, designers, architects, sign makers, accountants, purchasers, maintenance workers, travel counselors, and many other professions who work together to realize the TxDOT mission: Connecting you with Texas.

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