Connecticut (Department of Administrative Services / Real Estate and Construction) is exploring the creation of a new job classification to review construction documents for high-performance building standards, sustainability requirements, and quality assurance in large-scale projects. Specifically, we are interested in roles that involve reviewing architectural and engineering contract documents for sustainability compliance, managing processes for tracking sustainable design submissions, and conducting peer reviews of energy and sustainability systems. Although this position could be either an architect or an engineer with an interest in document review, there are other, non-licensed paths to this expertise currently being taught at the university level, typically through emerging environmental degree programs.
If your state or municipality has similar positions or a series of job classes in this area, we would appreciate any insights on their titles, responsibilities, or job classes.
Feel free to reach out to me directly: david.barkin@ct.gov if you are aware of existing job classifications.
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David Barkin FAIA
Chief Architect
State of Connecticut
Hartford CT
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