Architect I (DMVA)

Architect I (DMVA)

Location

Centennial, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

OAA00108 - 07.2025

Department

Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Division

Army National Guard

Opening Date

08/07/2025

Closing Date

8/21/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Military & Veterans Affairs, 6848 South Revere Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112

Hiring Pay Rate

Promotions/Transfers/Reinstatements pay rate are determined by internal policies.

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

DMVA State Human Resources Office, ...

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

Department Information

The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, state, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and state emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado veterans.

DMVA offers a comprehensive benefit program to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities!

Description of Job

This position is located at the Centennial Headquarters and is part of a team that manages, plans, and oversees a variety of construction projects for all Colorado Army National Guard facilities statewide. This position works a compressed work week of Tuesday through Friday, 10-hour days. This position will eventually complete training and be assigned to serve as the DMVA State Buildings Program (SBP) Delegate. This responsibility acts on behalf of the Department of Personnel & Administration/Office of the State Architect as the listed authority to sign for the State Buildings Program in the administration of State contracted design/construction projects. This position will also manage Architectural programming, design, and construction oversight in support of the Colorado Army National Guard and Veterans Affairs, including new facility projects and improvements to existing facilities across the entire state. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

reviewing and approving all official documentation requiring signature by the Office of the State Architect;

administering and overseeing the State Buildings Program procedures and rules within the Department, with close coordination with the State Architect, DMVA finance, and staff;

providing administrative review and approval of construction drawings and specifications for conformance with Office of the State Architect standards;

participating in Land Acquisition opportunities for new DMVA facilities, assisting with site reviews and preparation of development costs, and coordinating with DMVA leadership, finance, and Real Estate Delegate on land appraisals and dispositions of existing COARNG facilities;

providing reporting to the Office of the State Architect as new Senate/House Bills and alerts are disseminated;

coordinating with the Construction and Facilities Management Office and Veterans Affairs staff for requested information;

assisting with funding reconciliations at the end of each Controlled Maintenance project, determining if funding is available to transfer to another financially challenged project, and coordinating with the State Architect and DMVA Accounting on transferring available funding from one project to another;

coordinating with DMVA finance to assist with State Auditors, State Controller, or outside audits as needed;

administering the yearly DMVA State Budget Submission for Capital Construction and Controlled Maintenance projects and preparing comprehensive and accurate budget submission documents;

providing the Construction and Facilities Management Office Director and DMVA Deputy Executive Director with a recommended list of projects for review and comment;

managing the design and construction for complex Sustainment, Restoration, Modernization, and Controlled Maintenance of up to $4,000,000, with emphasis on architectural improvements and determining the most effective way to analyze engineering studies or proposals;

analyzing complicated architectural/engineering data to determine optimal design methodology;

preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of architectural/ engineering drawings, specifications, and comprehensive cost estimates covering a broad range of complex facilities and utility systems for all areas of support of the Colorado Army National Guard;

coordinating construction schedules with users/units/activities; overseeing bid process & contracting general contractors;

providing observation of the project to ensure projects are completed according to specifications and applicable codes;

reviewing change orders requested by the Construction Contractor and negotiating as an official representative of the DMVA with Construction Agents; and

administering complex contract issues as they arise, coordinating with DMVA leadership, DMVA finance, and the Attorney General when vendor disputes and legal Issues arise.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Current, valid licensure as an Architect by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Please note you must attach a copy of your licensure to your application to be considered for this position.

AND

Five years of professional experience in construction management.

Substitutions

Please note that there is no substitution for the valid licensure as an Architect.

Current, valid licensure as an Architect by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Please note you must attach a copy of your licensure to your application to be considered for this position.

AND

Additional education that was not required for the Architect license from an accredited institution in the fields of Architecture, Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management, may be used to substitute for the required experience listed above on a year-for-year basis. In order for credit to be granted for education, your educational transcripts must be attached to your State of Colorado application.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional experience in architecture or architectural engineering.

Experience in bidding and contracting construction projects.

Experience developing and writing project Scopes of Work.

Knowledge of and experience using standard State of Colorado contracts and other forms used during project development and execution.

Experience reviewing construction documents and as-built drawings in AutoCAD.

Conditions of Employment

Must have and maintain a current Colorado Driver's License.

Must be willing to undergo a background check.

Must be willing to travel to facilities within Colorado and to attend training outside of Colorado.

Must be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and have a working knowledge of AutoCAD software.

Must have strong oral and written communication skills.

Must have strong contract negotiation skills.

Must have the ability to adapt standard practices and to apply innovative techniques in solving design and construction challenges.

Must be willing to work ten-hour work days, Tuesday through Friday.

Resumes in lieu of applications will not be accepted. All relevant education and experience must be included on your application in order to be reviewed.

Supplemental Information

Appeal Rights:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (...), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed ...) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ...; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Colorado For All Philosophy:

Colorado for All means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.

Employment Philosophy: The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The DMVA is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Accommodations:

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at ....

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