Department of Administrative Services

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing the most complex tasks in the review, preparation and analysis of designs and related contract documents for architectural design projects. This class also assists consultants in the development and finalization of project documents.

Works under the limited supervision of a Supervising Architectural Design Reviewer or other employee of higher grade.

May lead Architectural Design Reviewers 1, drafters or other lower level employees as assigned.

Reviews complex construction plans, drawings, specifications and change orders for completeness, accuracy and consistency with contract documents, codes and agency or statutory requirements; prepares and reviews cost estimates; conducts review meetings and prepares summary reports; prepares studies for determination of short- or long-range building projects; works closely with architectural and engineering consultants in review of submitted specifications; resolves design problems; performs complex life cycle cost analysis; operates computer aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment; prepares or reviews designs of structural, mechanical and electrical systems as well as architectural designs; provides technical design consultation; performs inspections of site and facility conditions of design projects; prepares more complex code violation reports; may lead job meetings; may act as technical expert on matters pertaining to a professional licensing board or commission; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply principles, practices and methods of architectural design and design aspects of building modification and construction; considerable knowledge of building materials and components; considerable knowledge of building and fire codes; knowledge of structural, mechanical and electrical systems; knowledge of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to review, interpret and apply contract provisions; considerable ability to read blueprints; considerable ability to accurately estimate project costs; ability to utilize computer software.

Seven (7) years of experience in preparing architectural designs, project documents and cost estimates for various types of building design projects including some experience utilizing computer aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment.

1. College training in architecture may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of five (5) years for a Bachelor's degree program in Architecture.
   
2. A Master's degree in architecture may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.

1. The classification of Architectural Design Reviewer 2 is assigned to Salary Group ES 25a.
   
2. Employees shall proceed through that salary group and then shall proceed to the maximum salary of Salary Group ES 26.
   
3. The Job Code is identified as Salary Plan EE in CORE-CT.

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Architectural Design Reviewer 2 in Salary Group EE 25 approved effective January 12, 1996. (2013 SCOPE Review)