Architectural Design Specialist
Loudoun County Public Schools
Location
Ashburn, VA | United States
Job description
Job Overview
The Architectural Design Specialist is responsible for support of school systems design projects, studies, and related tasks. This position assists the Architect, Architectural Coordinator and Design Team with school design and construction projects in reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with, applicable standards and project record documentation requirements, including Design Deliverables, Building Information Modeling, and meeting minutes during the design phase of projects. The position will utilize the Construction Project Management Program.
Roles and Responsibilities The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.
- Reviews all project deliverable package for completeness at each design phase of the project.
- Assists in reviewing all project deliverables for conformance with LCPS requirements, including Guideline Specifications and Educational (Program) Specifications.
- Responsible for reviewing consultant-prepared meeting minutes and record keeping for accuracy.
- Maintains approved updates to various LCPS Guidelines, Standards and Specifications documents related to architectural components to comply with current requirements; coordinates the complete specification documents with other disciplines.
- Prepares design concepts for miscellaneous design projects for review by Architectural Coordinator and Architect; reviews and coordinates design efforts with Architect and/or Architectural Coordinator.
Qualifications Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.
Education - Associates Degree in Architectural Design related discipline, Computer Aided Design, Construction Technology, or related acceptable school design and/ or construction experience.
Experience - Five years CADD and Revit experience
- General knowledge of building codes, ADA requirements, construction principles and practices as applied to the construction of school facilities, and other applicable requirements governing school construction
Licenses and Certifications N/A
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to maintain accurate and complete records; to apply standards, codes, and other requirements to varying situations
- Demonstrated professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with, architects, engineers, and contractors, as requested by the Architect and/ or Architectural Coordinator
- Working knowledge of computer software (including E-mail, Internet, Microsoft Office, Construction Project Management Software, CADD,)
- Excellent human relations and communications skills
Physical Requirements The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Reports to : Architect
FLSA Status : Exempt
Months/Days/Hours : 12 months, 248 days, 8 hours per day
Salary Level : Universal 11
Salary Scale :
Salary Range : $63,536 to $81,998
Primary Location: Construction Management and Direction
Salary Range: Please view compensation page linked above - from menu, click corresponding salary scale / Universal Level 11
Shift Type: Full-Time
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