Managing Architect - A/B



Managing Architect - A/B

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Long Island City, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

0646-470

Department

VP Architecture & Engineering

Division

VP Architecture & Engineering

Opening Date

10/22/2018

Closing Date

2/4/2019 10:51 AM Eastern

Summary of Position

The Managing Architect reports to a Director of Architecture and Engineering and is responsible for the planning, implementation and oversight of major, complex and varied school construction projects to determine conformance with professional standards and to ensure that the project meets relevant schedules and requirements.
 
The A&E Inter-studio Liaison, reporting to the departmental Vice President, will facilitate inter-studio communications and continuous improvement, particularly in the areas of Technical and Procedural Standards, Policies and Procedure, and special departmental projects.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manages technical resources, guides interdisciplinary teams assigned to departmental projects, and participates in the development of the technical resources required to properly scope and design projects.
  • Ensures adherence to the schedule, budget, and/or standards.
  • Participates in day-to-day operations to address and resolve specific managerial, operational, and administrative problems and inquiries.
  • Performs managerial functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, making decisions about design-related services and materials, and/or making recommendations regarding personnel selection.
  • Participates in meetings on issues relating to departmental and interdepartmental functions of the department/unit. - Performs specific duties based on assignment to a department, division, or unit within the SCA
  • May supervise lower level architects and /or engineers
  • May act on the behalf of or in the absence of the Studio Director.
  • May act as Deputy Director.
  • Attends Capacity meetings to document technical and procedural issues, in order to facilitate a more efficient and effective flow for standards needs and questions. Decisions arising out of the follow-up may result in timely issuance of new standards/procedures which will benefit our design community.
  • In collaboration with the Design Studios, as well as outside experts, research new materials and products to align with agency and departmental goals.
  • Fosters inter-studio communication and collaboration to review and discuss Design Requirements and other Standards for updates and coordination.
  • Considers and leads interagency work to improve/update/reconsider regulatory requirements related to schools.
  • Attends the periodic Technical Discipline meetings regarding technical standards, project needs, and lessons learned. Develop related resource documentation and training for technical staff.
  • Coordinates "Lessons Learned" for Capacity and CIP projects, and survey A&E staff for ideas and issues.
  • Manages the process of updating A&E departmental policies and procedures.
  • Assists TSS in facilitating and coordinating the GSG process with the A&E design studios.

Minimum Qualifications

  • The ability to understand and be understood in English; and
  • A valid New York State license as a Registered Architect (RA). Current New York State license must be maintained for duration of employment; and
  • Level A requires:
    • Seven years of full time progressive experience as a Registered Architect
    • Three years must have been as a leader, project architect, or major project contributor
  • Level B requires:
    • Eight years of full time progressive experience as a Registered Architect
    • Four years must have been as a project leader, project architect or major project contributor;
    • or
    • A satisfactory combination of education and experience.
       
    • Substitutions: 
  • A Master's/Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture or a related field may substitute for two of the years of full time experience, however requirement of years as project leader, project architect or major project contributor remains the same.

Level A salary range:          $76,445 - $129,745
Level B salary range:          $85,558 - $145,209



Department: VP Architecture & Engineering
Division: VP Architecture & Engineering
 
***INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CANDIDATES***
***PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT***
Position #: 0646-470
FY1900520

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  • Other
  • City & State Jobs Site
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  • Word of mouth
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Agency
New York City School Construction Authority
Address
30-30 Thomson Ave

Long Island City, New York, 11101
Phone
718-472-5047