Senior Design Reviewer (Architectural)

City of New York • New York, NY

11d • $78,740 - $108,150 • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, Architecture and Engineering seeks an experienced Architect for its Architecture Unit. Reporting to the Director and Deputy Directors, the selected candidate will develop project scopes; conduct existing-conditions and forensic analyses; 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 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. The selected candidate will interface with sponsors, consultants, contractors, project managers, and other technical staff.

The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, at 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101. Applicants must be permanent in the Construction Project Manager title or reachable on the open competitive lists for exam #3042 or exam #5058, and must provide the requested civil service documentation. Candidates must be authorized to work full-time in the United States; the agency does not sponsor visas or hire temporary employees. Educational credentials must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with foreign credentials independently evaluated by an approved service.

Requirements

• Must be permanent in the Construction Project Manager title or reachable on the open competitive lists for exam #3042 or exam #5058.
• Must provide a Notice of Results, Proof of Filing, or indicate permanent status in the title.
• Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States and provide original documents proving citizenship or legal authorization to work when an offer is made.
• Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution; foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.
• The Construction Project Manager qualification requirements include specified combinations of high-school education, qualifying construction-project management or inspection experience, relevant postsecondary education, and/or a professional license. The requirements vary by qualification pathway and assignment level.
• For each construction project used to demonstrate experience, candidates must specify its description, work period, type of work performed, and money allotted.
• A valid New York State motor vehicle driver license is required at appointment and must be maintained for the duration of employment; moving violations, license suspension, or an accident record may result in disqualification.
• For Assignment Level II, one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience in Assignment Level I or as otherwise described in the Construction Project Manager qualification requirements is required.
• For Assignment Level III, two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience in Construction Project Manager Assignment Levels I and II or as otherwise described in the qualification requirements are required; a valid New York State driver license must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes.
• Conduct existing-conditions and forensic analyses.
• Review design and construction documents prepared by consultants.
• Prepare and review documents and provide construction administration for in-house design projects.
• As Team Leader, coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with project schedules, budgets, and 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: High school or GED