Deputy Director

About the role

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Public Buildings Division, Architecture Unit seeks a Deputy Director. The selected candidate will be responsible for supervising a team of senior architects who are dedicated to project scoping, review of projects designed by consultants, In-House Design efforts, and general technical support for the agency. Other key responsibilities include development of the unit’s policies and procedures, project tracking, preparation of performance evaluations, and other administrative tasks as needed. In addition, the candidate will assist the Associate Commissioner and Director in developing the Unit’s strategic planning and attending high-level project meetings with client sponsors, Commissioners, and oversight Agency heads when required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of senior architects
• Project scoping and review of projects designed by consultants
• In-House Design efforts
• General technical support for the agency
• Development of the unit’s policies and procedures
• Project tracking
• Preparation of performance evaluations
• Other administrative tasks as needed
• Aid in strategic planning and attend high-level project meetings

Requirements

• A valid New York State Registration as an Architect
• Six (6) years of full-time paid experience in architectural work, at least two (2) years of which shall have been as an administrative architect

Preferred Skills

• Excellent management skills
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• At least four years of experience in a managerial, administrative, or supervisory position

Skills

• Not specified

Benefits

• Not specified

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Full-Time â 35 Hours

Additional Information

• The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
• New York City Residency is not required for this position
• For more information about the 55-a Program, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/