NYC Parks is an award-winning city agency that designs, builds, and preserves public spaces for New Yorkers.

NYC Parks cares for 14% of the land in New York City, diverse array of structures sits on these public spaces including recreation centers, sporting facilities, historic houses, pool facilities, nature centers, marinas and public restrooms. NYC Parks offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package, including pension, excellent health benefits, competitive vacation/sick days and a healthy work-life balance.

Major Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, prepare construction drawings and specifications for the reconstruction of existing NYC Parks building facilities and construction of new facilities.
- Provide construction administration support including submittal review and design solutions to unexpected field conditions.
- Develop requests for proposals to obtain architectural, engineering or construction management consultant services.
- Manage consultants to ensure contract compliance including meeting project budget and schedule. Coordinate other Agency reviews such as landscape architectural design and engineering trades.
- Utilizing AutoCAD and other software, prepare and /or supervise the preparation of contract drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate with in-house or consultant engineers to produce comprehensive design solutions.
- Investigate and document existing building conditions.
- Generate detailed project estimates and research potential products and materials for specification.
- Manage project to meet budget and schedule restrictions.
- Lead scoping meetings with project stakeholders to identify project goals.
- Liaise with project stakeholders to keep them apprised of progress.
- Coordinate with the budget, accounting and legal units to ensure efficient bidding and contract registration.
- Actively contribute to the Architecture Unit’s development of production standards and systems.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 635068.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 635068 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 05/17/2024. Previous applicants to Job ID# 620116 are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

1. A baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of full-time experience in planning, design, research, investigations and/or studies related to urban design development programs; or

2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to ""1"" above. However, a baccalaureate degree in architecture is required of all candidates. Graduate work
leading to an advanced degree in architecture, urban design or city planning maybe substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

1. LEED Certification or a strong knowledge of sustainable and universal design principles. 2. Strong skills in Photoshop, PowerPoint and experience utilizing SketchUp or an alternate 3D rendering a plus. 3. At least one year leading a multidisciplinary team of professionals or experience managing consultant contracts. 4. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. 5. Valid New York State driver’s license. 6. Valid New York State License to practice architecture or engineering. 7. Ability to work independently and efficiently. 8. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple substantial architectural projects. 9. Experience with public speaking and leading meetings.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam, or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.