Preservation Architect

City of New York•Flushing, NY

About The Position

The Architecture Unit in the Capital Division designs, restores, and modernizes existing and new Parks structures, ranging from recreation centers to historic houses. The work affects neighborhood growth, public health, and recreation in communities throughout New York City. The Preservation Architect develops designs and bid documents for preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of existing structures; ensures compliance with New York City Landmarks Law and NYC Building codes; and provides research, technical assistance, and construction supervision support for historic resources. The role manages project development from scope definition through construction administration, coordinating with internal support units, consultants, project designers, engineers, Maintenance & Operations staff, and public/private partnerships to deliver sustainable, technically excellent designs within established schedules and budgets. The work location is the Olmsted Center in Queens.

Requirements

Valid New York State registration as an Architect, which must be maintained for the duration of employment.
For eligibility for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Responsibilities

Develop designs and bid documents for preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of existing structures under the direction of the Team Leader and Design Director of Architecture.
Ensure compliance with New York City Landmarks Law and NYC Building codes.
Produce conditions surveys, historic resource assessments, and background research on buildings and structures on New York City Parks property.
Work with project designers, resident engineers, Maintenance & Operations staff, and public/private partnerships to provide technical assistance and advice on conservation products, techniques, preservation design practices, and appropriate maintenance standards for Park resources.
Develop measured drawings and technical specifications.
Provide construction supervision assistance for historic resources and preservation.
Coordinate project-specific Agency issues, including permits, filings, and approvals.
Manage all phases of project development, from scope definition through construction administration, to produce complete, sustainable, and technically excellent designs within established schedules and budgets.
Coordinate with support units and consultants to prioritize workload, meet schedules, and provide assistance as needed.
Participate in developing design standards for historic structures, including details and specifications.