Executive Director, Bureau of Preservation Design Review Services, Division of Building and Land Development Services

About The Role

The Executive Director for the Bureau of Preservation Design Review Services will lead the division’s efforts in preserving safe, quality, and affordable housing, and managing the pipeline of projects undergoing various levels of rehabilitation work through one of HPD’s preservation loan programs.

Your Team

The Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS) provides architectural, engineering, cost valuation, environmental planning, and construction support services to the various divisions within HPD’s Office of Development. The Executive Director will report directly to the Associate Commissioner of BLDS and serve as part of the Division’s senior leadership team.

Your Impact

The ideal candidate should have a background in Architecture, or related field, and possess a thorough understanding and strong knowledge base of New York City building and construction codes, Federal, State, and City housing codes and regulations, as well as experience in methods and standards for the preservation of multi-family housing.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Associate Commissioner to lead the division’s efforts in achieving the Agency’s and Division’s goals and objectives of preserving affordable housing.
• Manage a portfolio of preservation projects seeking design review services and ensure that project deliverables are met prior to construction loan closings.
• Perform managerial duties, including providing guidance to deputy directors, supervisors, and staff, preparing management reports for the Associate Commissioner, establishing appropriate productivity measures, promoting collaboration among the team, and evaluating staff performance.
• Collaborate with the Office of Development’s preservation program teams, provide technical assistance, troubleshoot, and make appropriate recommendations to ensure all critical project milestones are met in a timely manner.
• Cook up with the multiple HPD divisions, as well as external City agencies and organizations, on matters that arise on HPD-assisted preservation projects.
• Provide expertise in shaping policies pertaining to the preservation of affordable housing.
• Oversee the maintenance of documents and guides related to the preservation of affordable housing, including but not limited to, the HPD Design Guidelines for Preservation, and J-51 Certified Reasonable Cost Schedule.
• Evaluate policies and procedures for the bureau to ensure efficiency and efficacy.
• Respond to requests for information and oversee the production of detailed reports, memoranda, presentations, and written correspondence regarding projects, programs, new initiatives, or other special projects, as needed.
• Represent the Associate Commissioner on behalf of the agency at internal and external meetings related to policy and design matters for preservation projects.
• Collaborate with other HPD divisions to achieve agency goals, as well as to identify, monitor and/or resolve project, and policy issues.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• A valid New York State Registration as an Architect is required.
• Candidates must have 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

• Thorough knowledge in all areas of architecture, and construction technology, including City, State, and Federal regulations and procedures, and methods and standards for the preservation and construction of multi-family housing.
• Excellent trade base knowledge and familiarity with New York City government and housing issues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, negotiate with diverse technical specialists, apply independent judgment in technical matters, take initiative, and work effectively with others.
• Excellent leadership, writing, research, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, coordinate multiple initiatives at the same time, and deal with complex construction issues.
• Preference will be given to candidates with at least 5 years of experience in a managerial, administrative or supervisory position, and strong knowledge of design, trends, architectural building systems, building codes and proficiency with AcrobatPro, Bluebeam and Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Powerpoint).

Authorization to Work in the United States

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

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.