Provides architectural support and consultation; reviews and approves plans and specifications; inspects construction sites.
This is professional architectural work with responsibility for the design and/or plan review and project management of a wide range of the largest and most complex capital improvement renovation or new construction projects.
Participates in the design of new buildings, additions to existing buildings and modifications to existing buildings. Directs the preparation of schematic, preliminary and final drawings and the preparation of specifications and working drawings for building and remodeling projects. Inspects buildings under construction. Approves payments for work completed. Formulates plans for the construction of new facilities. Reviews bid and contract documents; selects and approves construction sites. Recruits, trains and supervises subordinate employees. Monitors state projects during construction to ensure the work complies with building codes by reviewing inspection reports submitted by inspectors for notations of deficiencies and corrective action taken on deficiencies. Reviews design and bidding documents for state construction projects.
Knowledge of principles and practices of modern architecture, design engineering and facility construction. Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the construction and modification of facilities. Knowledge of contract procedures, bidding procedures, architectural agreements and inspection procedures. Ability to prepare, review and revise plans and specifications. Ability to establish professional working relationships with customers, superiors, subordinates and associates. Ability to recruit, train and supervise subordinate employees.
Registration with the South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners.
A bachelor's degree in architecture and experience as a registered architect.