C - Architecture & Engineering In-House Design Studio

NYCSCA•New York, NY

1d•$83,314 - $166,781•Onsite

About The Position

The School Construction Authority’s (SCA) Architecture and Engineering Department is responsible for the development of scope, design, and construction documents for new school buildings, additions, lease conversions, and renovation work of existing schools for New York City’s approximately 1.1 million students. Our projects are intentionally and thoughtfully designed with positive impact design at the forefront. Our In-House studio is a multidisciplinary practice responsible for designing some of the largest and most complex schools in our 1,500+ school portfolio, as well as renovation work to existing schools. Our other two studios manage external consultants from design inception to completion. Our three studios are comprised of talented architects and engineers driven to deliver high-quality, custom-designed, sustainable, and resilient public schools. The Architect – Level A, B or C reports to an A&E Director, Managing Architect or Managing Engineer, or a higher assignment level Architect or Engineer, and is responsible for performing work in a variety of assignments and technical roles, as needed, to achieve the objectives of the Authority.

Requirements

Valid New York State registration as an Architect.
Current NYS registration must be maintained for duration of employment.
Three years full time paid experience as a Registered Architect (for Level B), two years of which must be as a project architect; project, team, or squad leader; or comparable level of responsibility.
Six years full time paid experience as a Registered Architect (for Level C), three years of which must be as a project architect; project, team, or squad leader; or comparable level of responsibility.
Baccalaureate degree.
Eligible to work in the United States.
The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Participates in employee performance evaluations.

Responsibilities

Provides overall architectural coordination for projects; performs and/or supervises the preparation of scope, pre-schematic, schematic, preliminary and construction documents, including reports, drawings and specifications.
Works with a wide range of technical, professional, managerial and support personnel as well as outside consultants, contractors, vendors and various government agencies.
May function as project or team leader, reporting to A&E Director, Managing Architect or Engineer to plan and coordinate work with other Architects and Engineers.
May direct lower-level Architects or Engineers, Quality Assurance Specialist, Technical Inspectors, Associate Architects/Engineers and Architectural/Engineering Technicians, working on several less complex design projects, up to and including small primary schools, partial modernizations, additions, leased space planning and Capital Improvement Projects.
Conducts site observations, prepares field reports, assists in the preparation of punch lists and supervises the review of contractor's submittents.
Ensures compliance to codes, standards, and that the project is completed on schedule; resolves any problems that occur.
Performs design review of projects.
Assists in preparing new design standards and procedures.
Mentor and trains staff on SCA standards and procedures.
Handle multiple projects at the same time.
May be required to sign, seal and file drawings and sign and seal other documents.
May serve as a member of project teams.
Maintains and develops general understanding of architectural and engineering principles.
Functions primarily as project or team leader, reporting to a A&E Director, Managing Architect or Engineer to plan and coordinate work with other Architects and Engineers and may direct Architects, Engineers, Quality Assurance Specialist, Technical Inspectors, Associate Architects, Associate Engineers, and Architectural/Engineering Technicians, working on multiple, highly complex, difficult design projects such as large primary schools, large intermediate schools, high schools, special types of buildings (e.g. special education schools), full modernizations, large additions, specialized and/or numerous Capital Improvement Projects and major design and exploration programs.
May act as a discipline leader in an A & E Design Studio/Division to train and develop staff in the discipline.
May act as Managing Architect in the absence of the Managing Architect.
Participates in cross-studio/division seminars and training workshops.
Reviews and checks studio/division projects for quality control.
Participates in employee performance evaluations.

Benefits

Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
Prescription Drug Options
Dental & Vision Coverage
NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
Transit Check Program
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits
Tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role
Access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities
Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth.