Section Manager, Architectural
About The Position
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Administrative Architect M3, Section Manager for its In-House Design (IHD) Architectural Section. This role is crucial for managing the preparation of contract documents, including architectural drawings and specifications, for buildings associated with water and wastewater pumping stations and treatment facilities. The position involves high-level architectural duties for complex projects, overseeing staff development, reviewing designs, signing and sealing drawings, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations. The selected candidate will also review designs from outsourced firms and perform administrative functions such as staff evaluations and hiring. This position is open only to internal City employees with permanent Civil Service status as an Administrative Architect.
Requirements
- A valid New York State Registration as an Architect is required.
- Six (6) years of full-time paid experience in architectural work.
- At least two (2) years of which shall have been as an administrative architect.
- Permanent Civil Service status as an Administrative Architect.
Nice To Haves
- Analytical ability, knowledge of architecture, overall architectural knowledge and good judgment.
- Experience in the planning, layout and details of architectural drawings, specifications, shop drawing review, field inspections, and investigations.
- Experience in the area of architectural design, planning and layout with ability to perform Architecture for complex projects.
- Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain and breakdown complex architectural details into components.
- Strong organizational and computer skills including MS Office, Auto Cad and Revit.
- A Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the state of New York may be required for some assignments.
- 7-10 years’ experience in leading and supervising a design team.
- Experience in coordinating a project with engineering and other disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Perform high level architectural duties for the most critical and complex aspects of projects assigned to the section.
- Oversee staff to develop skills to meet the needs of the project scope.
- Review and comment on designs of staff.
- Sign and seal drawings and specifications with a Registered Architect seal.
- Conduct and oversee the preparation of plans and specifications for building elevations, floor plans, site landscaping, fencing/screens, and paving.
- Liaise with operating bureaus and other agency stakeholders to ensure proper execution of work.
- Establish standards, specifications and design criteria based on industry standards.
- Stay up to date on changing regulations and technology.
- Serve as a project lead on selected projects.
- Review and/or oversee staff review of designs prepared by outsourced architectural and engineering firms.
- Perform administrative functions including evaluations, time and leave approvals, staff planning and hiring processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
