Architect V - Honolulu, Oahu

Recruitment Number 25-271KS,Architect V, SR-26D($6,535 per month) to SR-26L ($8,945 per month), Honolulu, Oahu.The starting salary may be at a rate between the minimum to maximum salary range listed above, based on qualifications.

1/16/26: AMENDED - Applicants with a current out-of-state professional architect license may apply. If selected, a State of Hawaii license must be obtained prior to appointment.

Note:This position is also posted as Engineer V (Recruitment No. 25-272KS) and Capital Improvement Project Coordinator (Recruitment No. 26-014).

The Architect V position is located in the Capital and Improvement Projects (CIP) Division of the Policy and Planning Department and supports the Division’s responsibility for developing, administering, and evaluating Judiciary capital improvement projects. The CIP Division also manages major and minor procurements and execution of contracts for professional services, renovations, and CIP work; coordinates hazardous-materials testing and remediation; and reviews rental and lease agreements for Judiciary facilities statewide.

The position provides technical expertise to Judiciary administrators; plans and coordinates short- and long-range capital improvement projects; and works closely with State and private-sector architecture and engineering (A/E) professionals. Responsibilities include advising on designs, cost estimates, renovation and construction plans, and lease agreements; conducting site visits to assess conditions, feasibility, and code compliance; and preparing designs, drawings, and specifications for minor projects. The position also oversees architectural services during construction—approving shop drawings, evaluating change requests, clarifying design details, and reviewing post-contract drawings—while preparing funding justifications, participating in final inspections, investigating construction-related issues, supporting statewide CIP planning, and serving as liaison with DAGS, A/E consultants, and contractors; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in architecture or architectural engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in architecture work which satisfies the requirements of the State of Hawaii’s Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects.

Specialized Experience:One (1) year of registered professional architectural engineering experience.

License Requirements:

1. A valid and current driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle; and
2. Possession of a valid State of Hawaii license and registration as a professional architect.

Note: Applicants who possess an out-of-state professional architect license must obtain a State of Hawaii license prior to appointment. Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

Education: If you are using education as a substitution for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.