Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Architect (40 Hour)
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Architect (40 Hour) – Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Location:
Hartford, CT Salary:
$106,358 - $152,757 per year Employment type:
Full-time, 40 hours per week Shift:
Monday – Friday Recruitment #: 251021-6589FE-001 Opening date: 10/31/2025 Closing date: 12/5/2025 What We Can Offer You
Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance for all employees. Position Highlights
Full Time, 40 Hours per week First Shift, Monday – Friday Hybrid/telework opportunity available Location: 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT Role
You will be part of a team of technical experts who contribute significantly to the success and quality assurance of Connecticut's state construction projects. With more than $1B in active design and construction projects, you will interact with multiple stakeholders to ensure that all external consultant designs comply with the Department’s rigorous high‑performance building policies, quality standards, and professional care expectations. Key Responsibilities
Review plans and specifications prepared by external consultants to verify conformance with Department quality, sustainability, and building component standards, as well as adherence to the expected standard of care. Conduct in‑depth peer reviews of building envelope, masonry, and roofing systems developed by consulting designers, assessing their appropriateness and durability for state facilities. Maintain and refine standardized design requirements used across state building construction projects to ensure consistency and quality. Manage the state electronic document archive system to support project documentation integrity and accessibility. Provide technical oversight and guidance on pre‑design and master planning studies conducted by external consultants. Collaborate with internal project management teams to resolve technical architectural issues and uphold project quality standards. About the Division
The DAS RECS Division’s Construction Services Office serves as the state’s primary department responsible for overseeing capital building construction projects. The Technical Services and Plan Review team collaborates closely with DAS project management staff to elevate construction quality standards, advance statewide sustainability goals, and support master planning and pre‑design initiatives. Preferred Qualifications
Experience performing digital reviews of contract documents for new building and renovation projects. Experience analyzing commercial and institutional envelope, masonry, and roof system designs. Experience developing standardized design requirements for building construction. Experience with master planning and pre‑design studies. Experience with nationally recognized codes and standards for sustainable building construction. Minimum Qualifications – General Experience
Eight (8) years of experience as a project architect with full responsibility for the architectural design of major building projects. Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed
College training in architecture may be substituted for the general experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one‑half (1/2) year of experience up to a maximum of five (5) years for a Bachelor's degree program in architecture. A master’s degree in architecture may be substituted for one (1) additional year of general experience. Special Requirements
Incumbents must possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits, and/or certifications including a State of Connecticut Architect’s license. Incumbents may be required to travel. Knowledge, Skill, and Ability
Considerable knowledge of architecture, building design, and the design aspects of building modification and construction, building materials, equipment, building, fire safety and other applicable codes. Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to conduct compliance reviews of construction specifications and drawings. Ability to utilize computer software. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Incumbents will be bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees. Acknowledgement
As defined by Sec. 5‑196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.
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Location:
Hartford, CT Salary:
$106,358 - $152,757 per year Employment type:
Full-time, 40 hours per week Shift:
Monday – Friday Recruitment #: 251021-6589FE-001 Opening date: 10/31/2025 Closing date: 12/5/2025 What We Can Offer You
Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance for all employees. Position Highlights
Full Time, 40 Hours per week First Shift, Monday – Friday Hybrid/telework opportunity available Location: 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT Role
You will be part of a team of technical experts who contribute significantly to the success and quality assurance of Connecticut's state construction projects. With more than $1B in active design and construction projects, you will interact with multiple stakeholders to ensure that all external consultant designs comply with the Department’s rigorous high‑performance building policies, quality standards, and professional care expectations. Key Responsibilities
Review plans and specifications prepared by external consultants to verify conformance with Department quality, sustainability, and building component standards, as well as adherence to the expected standard of care. Conduct in‑depth peer reviews of building envelope, masonry, and roofing systems developed by consulting designers, assessing their appropriateness and durability for state facilities. Maintain and refine standardized design requirements used across state building construction projects to ensure consistency and quality. Manage the state electronic document archive system to support project documentation integrity and accessibility. Provide technical oversight and guidance on pre‑design and master planning studies conducted by external consultants. Collaborate with internal project management teams to resolve technical architectural issues and uphold project quality standards. About the Division
The DAS RECS Division’s Construction Services Office serves as the state’s primary department responsible for overseeing capital building construction projects. The Technical Services and Plan Review team collaborates closely with DAS project management staff to elevate construction quality standards, advance statewide sustainability goals, and support master planning and pre‑design initiatives. Preferred Qualifications
Experience performing digital reviews of contract documents for new building and renovation projects. Experience analyzing commercial and institutional envelope, masonry, and roof system designs. Experience developing standardized design requirements for building construction. Experience with master planning and pre‑design studies. Experience with nationally recognized codes and standards for sustainable building construction. Minimum Qualifications – General Experience
Eight (8) years of experience as a project architect with full responsibility for the architectural design of major building projects. Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed
College training in architecture may be substituted for the general experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one‑half (1/2) year of experience up to a maximum of five (5) years for a Bachelor's degree program in architecture. A master’s degree in architecture may be substituted for one (1) additional year of general experience. Special Requirements
Incumbents must possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits, and/or certifications including a State of Connecticut Architect’s license. Incumbents may be required to travel. Knowledge, Skill, and Ability
Considerable knowledge of architecture, building design, and the design aspects of building modification and construction, building materials, equipment, building, fire safety and other applicable codes. Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to conduct compliance reviews of construction specifications and drawings. Ability to utilize computer software. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Incumbents will be bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees. Acknowledgement
As defined by Sec. 5‑196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.
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