Senior Design Reviewer (Architecture)

City of New York • New York City, NY

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, Architecture and Engineering seeks an experienced Architect. Reporting to the Executive Director and Deputy Directors of the Architecture Unit, the selected candidate will develop project scopes; analyze existing conditions and conduct forensic analysis; review design and construction documents prepared by consultants; and prepare and review documents and provide construction administration for in-house design projects.

As Team Leader, the selected candidate will coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with project schedules, budgets, and applicable codes. The role requires thorough knowledge of design principles, industry best practices, building codes, project delivery methodologies, and current technologies and innovations in the field. The selected candidate will interface with sponsors, consultants, contractors, project managers, and other technical staff.

Applicants must be permanent in the Architect title or reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #3040, #5009, or #6012). Applicants must include a copy of their Notice of Results card or Receipt of Filing, or indicate that they are already permanent in the title. Candidates who do not meet these civil service criteria will not be considered for an interview. Educational credentials must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.

Requirements

• Valid New York State registration as an Architect, which must be maintained throughout employment.
• To be eligible for placement in 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.
• Permanent status in the Architect title or reachability on Open-Competitive List Exam #3040, #5009, or #6012.
• Submit a Notice of Results card or Receipt of Filing, or indicate current permanent status in the Architect title.
• Educational credentials from an institution accredited and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.
• Thorough knowledge of design principles, industry best practices, building codes, project delivery methodologies, and current technologies and innovations in the field.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes.
• Analyze existing conditions and conduct forensic analysis.
• Review design and construction documents prepared by consultants.
• Prepare and review documents for in-house design projects.
• Provide construction administration for in-house design projects.
• As Team Leader, coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet project schedules and budgets and comply with applicable codes.
• Interface with sponsors, consultants, contractors, project managers, and other technical staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed