The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, seeks an Executive Director for Architecture. The selected candidate will work with the Associate Commissioner for Architecture & Engineering (A&E) and A&E leadership to provide technical support for projects within the Public Buildings portfolio. They will manage a team of technical professionals and support the development of the staff. The Executive Director will be responsible for supervising the design review process overall; supervising staff performing technical reviews, assisting the Front-End Planning unit with detailed project scoping, developing detailed Project Requirements for Design Build projects; and assessing the appropriateness, completeness, and overall quality of all design projects within the PB portfolio relative to DDC's Design and Construction Excellence criteria. The Executive Director shall oversee and direct all projects in the In-House Design portfolio; shall participate in the periodic update of the Design Consultant Guide, the BIM Guide, and other related documents, policies, and protocols related to professional practice; and shall monitor all tasks and assignments jointly with the Engineering, Sustainable Design, and Bid Packaging unit leaders to ensure compliance with schedule and budget commitments for projects within A&E's workflow. The Executive Director will interface with sponsor agencies, consultants, contractors, and technical staff.