Architect
About The Position
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is seeking an Architect to join its Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division, specifically within the Architecture & Engineering Services (AES) department. A&CM manages a $6 billion capital projects portfolio, focusing on modernization, sustainability, and resiliency. AES provides design services, oversees external AE firms, and sets design standards for NYCHA properties. This role involves close collaboration with other A&CM departments to deliver capital projects and strategic initiatives, including design services, oversight of AE firms, setting design standards, expediting interagency coordination, code analysis, and technical advisory services. The department is structured into teams with architecture, engineering, landscape, and urban design studios. The Architecture & Engineering Services Department (AES) provides design services and oversight of AE firms for the division and across NYCHA while setting overall design requirements and guidelines for NYCHA properties. AES reviews architectural and engineering packages/submissions from other departments across NYCHA.
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.
- Permanent civil service status in the title of Architect to be considered.
- For Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have 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.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates who are eligible for the 55-a Program should indicate in their cover letter that they would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.
Responsibilities
- Conduct complex and important research, investigations, studies or examinations related to the architectural function and scope of capital projects, including Building Code and Zoning analysis.
- Prepare drawings related to the architectural plans for major projects for the construction, renovation or repair of public works, structures or installations, and review architectural and engineering drawings.
- Prepare specifications and support the development of cost estimates and estimates of quantities.
- In connection with architectural projects, make interpretative detailed sketches or layouts of intricate or fundamental portions or aspects of the architectural plan as proposed or adopted.
- Prepare analyses of the spatial organization and efficient utilization of sites and structures, utilities and appurtenances, as well as the functional arrangement of interior layouts.
- Solve problems and interpret design and construction contracts.
- Write reports including Existing Conditions Assessments, Programming Reports and Basis of Design Reports.
- Contract management.
- Coordinate with other design staff and teams to meet the capital plan obligation goals for the Asset and Capital Management Division (A&CM).
- Perform project document coordination between architectural, engineering and other relevant disciplines and ensure completion of contract packages.
- Develop designs for exterior envelopes and interior renovations of a complex nature.
- Develop designs to meet ADA and accessibility requirements.
- Coordinate the design of projects and project teams including coordinating the work of professional engineers.
- Serve as a consultant on major architectural projects.
- Prepare original reports of a complex nature.
- Make field visits and conduct site surveys.
- Sign and seal architectural and other official documents. File documents at the NYC Department of Buildings.
- Manage project files.
Benefits
- A choice of medical coverage plans
- Deferred compensation plans
- A defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
