Pr Architect

About the role

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is a bi-state public agency operating some of the busiest and most important transportation links in the New York/New Jersey region. Port Authority architects work on a wide range of projects within the general context of transportation and infrastructure. The architectural unit is part of a multi-discipline group of engineers and other design professionals that form the Engineering Department of the agency.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects within an assigned program management group, which may include multiple public design, state of good repair, and/or large redevelopment projects.
• Implement architectural vision, conceptual direction, and the quality of design established by Chief Architect for architectural projects/programs.
• Assign projects to designers and project architects and manage their efforts.
• Evaluate the performance of assigned permanent and consultant staff and provide performance management through counsel regarding training and professional development.
• Be responsible for the initial approval of project proposals, including budgets and schedules developed by staff prior to their submission to the Office of the Chief Architect.
• Ensure that contract drawings are complete, biddable, and ready for signature.
• Interface with various program/project managers, be responsible for resolution of all QA/QC issues, and may be required to represent the Office of the Chief Architect to internal and external constituencies.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a four-year degree from an architectural program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Boards (NAAB).
• A license to practice Architecture in NY or NJ; an ability to achieve licensure in both states within six months of selection for position.
• Fifteen or more years of experience in the field of transportation planning and architecture, personally developing programs and projects that may include the following modes of transportation: airports, rail transit, bus terminals, ferry terminals, vehicular tunnels and toll plazas, open public space, and non-public facilities that support the public infrastructure.
• Experience managing a staff of at least four architects in the production of transportation programs and projects through all phases of design and construction inspection.
• Strong conceptualization, problem solving, technical competency, and decision-making skills as evidenced from experience in directing planning, conceptual design, design development, and contract documents of large and small-scale transportation programs and projects.
• Teambuilding and resource management proficiency that requires skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.
• Working knowledge of all codes and laws applicable to public space planning and design in order to properly manage and develop contract documents for signature by the Chief Architect.
• Familiarity with Agency’s Sustainable Building Design and Infrastructure Guidelines and/or LEED.
• Superior oral and written communication, and presentation skills.

Desired Qualifications

• A professional five-year or three-year master’s degree in architecture from an accredited university or college.
• An architectural license in both the states of New York and New Jersey.
• Experience managing projects produced with BIM software.
• LEED Accreditation.