Architect

Serves as Technical Specialist for architectural systems and feature aspects of civil and military construction projects under the jurisdiction of the District. Works with field offices, A-E representatives, and different using agencies, providing solutions or alternatives to complex problems. Reviews work in progress and responds to referrals and requests for assistance to identify, coordinate develop, and/or advise on solutions. These areas may involve latent site conditions, design deficiencies, conflicts, oversights, etc., as well as problems encountered during design. Makes investigations /studies and coordinates with field offices, users, and design elements, including coordination of other features of work. Makes decisions on necessity for design changes in relation to construction status from the standpoint of feasibility, economy, and standard practices. Initiates and designs modifications, including technical descriptions not involving major revisions of large scope to plans and specifications. Reviews proposed revisions for adequacy and the effect on construction, any appropriate design recommendations to correct design deficiencies and/or field conditions, modification of methods to accommodate technological changes of special systems, changes desired by using agency, as requested by contractors. Assists field offices as needed. Reviews those facets of design documents in area of expertise, coordinating reviews of other disciplines as appropriate. Reviews plans and specifications to determine feasibility of indicated construction procedures and detailing, sufficiency of content for purposes of bid, award, construction, and contract administration in identifying excessive costs. Furnishes desired and recommended changes and corrections to design element.

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