Senior Design Reviewer

City of New York • New York City, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, Architecture and Engineering seeks an experienced Design Reviewer. Reporting to the Director and Deputy Directors of the Architecture Unit, the selected candidate shall be responsible for project scope development; existing conditions and forensic analysis; the review of design and construction documents prepared by consultants; and the preparation and review of documents and construction administration for in-house design projects. As Team Leader, the selected candidate shall coordinate the work of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance with project schedules, budgets, and applicable codes. The selected candidate must be thoroughly knowledgeable of design principles, industry best practices, building codes, project delivery methodologies, and the latest technologies and innovations in the field. The selected candidate will interface with sponsors, consultants, contractors, project managers, and other technical staff.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of full-time experience in planning, design, research, investigations and/or studies related to urban design development programs
• Thorough knowledge of design principles, industry best practices, building codes, project delivery methodologies, and the latest technologies and innovations in the field
• Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.)
• Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service

Nice To Haves

• Permanent in the civil service title of Associate Urban Designer
• On the open-competitive list (Exam #1270)

Responsibilities

• Project scope development
• Existing conditions and forensic analysis
• Review of design and construction documents prepared by consultants
• Preparation and review of documents and construction administration for in-house design projects
• Coordinate the work of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance with project schedules, budgets, and applicable codes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior