Senior Architect

City of New York•New York, NY

About The Position

The Department of Social Services (DSS), comprising the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and Department of Homeless Services (DHS), provides social services and works to address poverty and homelessness. HRA’s General Support Services (GSS) provides facilities and related services for HRA programs. Within GSS Facilities Operations, the Bureau of Space and Design, Division of Architecture is recruiting an Architect II to serve as a Senior Architect. The Senior Architect performs difficult and responsible architectural work related to preparing, reviewing, and managing the agency’s construction program. The role manages projects from conception through completion, coordinates with consultants and internal staff, reviews contracts and architectural plans, and supports project filing and inspections. The position’s stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Requirements

Valid New York State registration as an Architect, which must be maintained throughout employment.
For eligibility for Assignment Levels II and III, at least one year within the last three years 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.
Applicants must be permanent in the Architect civil service title or permanent in a comparable title eligible for a 6.1.9 title change.

Responsibilities

Perform architectural work associated with preparation, review, and management of the agency’s construction program.
Develop project scopes and preliminary cost estimates.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Review construction and consultant contracts for scope compliance and review architectural plans prepared by consultants or in-house staff.
Coordinate with consultants and in-house staff and manage projects from conception to completion.
Prepare sketches and layouts.
Research improved building materials and systems and evaluate their suitability for HRA capital programs.
Participate in substantial completion inspections and prepare detailed punch lists of items contractors must correct.
Sign and seal architectural and other official documents.
Interpret the Building Code and Zoning Resolution for non-technical staff.
File projects with the Department of Buildings, Department of Environmental Protection, City Planning Commission, and New York City Fire Department to meet the Commissioner’s initiatives and goals.