Senior Architect

About the role

The vacancy is open to current permanent City employees serving in the Architect civil service title or candidates who are reachable on the Architect civil service list, Exam No. 3040, Exam No. 5009, or Exam No. 6012. Please indicate the Exam No. and your list# on your cover letter and resume.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs and bid documents for new buildings and adaptive re-use of existing structures.
• Provide rigorous technical reviews for projects at design milestones, with a meticulous approach to constructability and details.
• Produce high-quality construction documents for bidding and construction, including comprehensive drawings and specifications.
• Manage all phases of project development from scope definition through construction administration.
• Provide technical support throughout the procurement, bidding, and construction processes.
• Develop construction estimates and project schedules for supervisor’s approval.
• Ensure assigned projects meet approved budgets and schedules.
• Review documents for constructability and bid readiness.
• Generate quantity take-offs and cost estimates for architectural projects once they are funded and the design process formally begins.
• Ensure documents are submitted to oversight regulatory agencies as required to obtain timely approvals.
• Review graphic and written design documents to ensure documents effectively convey the project's intent.
• Represent projects and the Agency to outside organizations such as community boards, community interest groups, and other city or state agencies.
• Sign and seal architectural and other official documents and related applications for agencies having jurisdiction.
• Coordinate project-specific interagency issues, such as permits, filings, and approvals.

Requirements

• A valid New York State Registration as an Architect.
• Current New York State Registration as an Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
• One year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
• Knowledge of and experience developing cost estimates and specifications.
• Knowledge of and experience with NYC construction regulations.
• A driver license valid in New York State.

Qualifications

• A current New York State Registration as an Architect.
• At least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
• Knowledge of and experience developing cost estimates and specifications.
• Knowledge of and experience with NYC construction regulations.
• A current NYS Architecture license with minimum 10 years’ experience.
• A driver license valid in New York State.

Skills

• Excellent technical knowledge and expertise.
• Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and other industry standard software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of and experience developing cost estimates and specifications.
• Knowledge of and experience with NYC construction regulations.
• A current NYS Architecture license with minimum 10 years’ experience.
• A driver license valid in New York State.

Benefits

The position offers a salary range of $122,028.00 – $122,028.00.

Pay

$122,028.00 – $122,028.00

Schedule

N/A