Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Architect

STV•New York, NY

1d•$114,545 - $152,726

About The Position

STV is seeking a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Architect for the Buildings group in the NYC market. The selected candidate must have experience leading several multi-discipline project teams (including subconsultants) concurrently and demonstrated ability to obtain approvals and permits in compliance with local codes, ordinances, and land development, historical, and environmental regulations, in providing professional design services for construction and infrastructure efforts that improve, expand, or replace long-term property assets. Responsibilities: • Manage all elements of project work including scope development, qualifications and proposals, presentations, contract negotiations, budgeting, scheduling, staff management, design coordination, change management, cost estimating, bidding support, construction administration, cost control, project communications and documentation, and cash management. • Develop and enhance client relationships; serve as the primary company contact; and deliver quality projects on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client and according to internal standards and policies. • Administer relevant aspects of a formal quality program including performing quality checking and ensuring the quality program is adhered to. • Provide leadership to project teams and facilitate collective problem-solving efforts to find solutions to complex project challenges in fast-paced environments. • Achieve or exceed each project’s estimated profit margin. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in architecture. RA license, PMP and/or sustainability certification is a plus. • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in managing industrial, government, healthcare, transportation, and/or educational facilities design projects. • Project experience with capital improvement plans and projects—such as roof and window replacement, elevator upgrades, MEPFP system upgrades, code compliance, façade and finish upgrades—is required. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including proficiency in writing technical reports and project correspondence. • Experience working with specifications packages such as Masterspec, SpecText and/or SpecsIntact is desirable. • Ability to work on diverse projects across markets and have a willingness to learn. • Ability to perform project management responsibilities, working independently and in coordination with other team members, fellow Project Managers, and company leadership. • Adaptability, resourcefulness, and ability to apply knowledge and experience to varying business situations while representing the best interests of the company. • Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple clients at varying stages of design and/or construction completion. • Experience with MS Office Suite software including scheduling software (MS Project). • AutoCAD/Revit experience is a plus. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in architecture.
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in managing industrial, government, healthcare, transportation, and/or educational facilities design projects.
Project experience with capital improvement plans and projects—such as roof and window replacement, elevator upgrades, MEPFP system upgrades, code compliance, façade and finish upgrades—is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including proficiency in writing technical reports and project correspondence.
Ability to work on diverse projects across markets and have a willingness to learn.
Ability to perform project management responsibilities, working independently and in coordination with other team members, fellow Project Managers, and company leadership.
Adaptability, resourcefulness, and ability to apply knowledge and experience to varying business situations while representing the best interests of the company.
Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple clients at varying stages of design and/or construction completion.
Experience with MS Office Suite software including scheduling software (MS Project).

Nice To Haves

RA license, PMP and/or sustainability certification is a plus.
Experience working with specifications packages such as Masterspec, SpecText and/or SpecsIntact is desirable.
AutoCAD/Revit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage all elements of project work including scope development, qualifications and proposals, presentations, contract negotiations, budgeting, scheduling, staff management, design coordination, change management, cost estimating, bidding support, construction administration, cost control, project communications and documentation, and cash management.
Develop and enhance client relationships; serve as the primary company contact; and deliver quality projects on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client and according to internal standards and policies.
Administer relevant aspects of a formal quality program including performing quality checking and ensuring the quality program is adhered to.
Provide leadership to project teams and facilitate collective problem-solving efforts to find solutions to complex project challenges in fast-paced environments.
Achieve or exceed each project’s estimated profit margin.

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships