Hours: Full-Time: 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

All interested candidates are welcome to apply and will be considered for an interview based on the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are permanent in the Administrative Architect title or if you are on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #0177). There may be current civil service list restrictions impacting the agency's ability to hire.
The Executive Director for Architecture will work with the Associate Commissioner for A&E and A&E leadership to provide technical support for projects within the Public Buildings portfolio and to support the professional development of staff within the division. The Executive Director will be responsible for supervising the design review process overall; supervising staff performing technical reviews, assisting the Front-End Planning unit with detailed project scoping, developing detailed Project Requirements for Design Build projects; and assessing the appropriateness, completeness, and overall quality of all design projects within the PB portfolio relative to DDC’s Design and Construction Excellence criteria. The Executive Director shall oversee and direct all projects in the In-House Design portfolio; shall participate in the periodic update of the Design Consultant Guide, the BIM Guide, and other related documents, policies, and protocols related to professional practice; and shall monitor all tasks and assignments jointly with the Engineering, Sustainable Design, and Bid Packaging unit leaders to ensure compliance with schedule and budget commitments for projects within A&E’s workflow. The Executive Director will interface with sponsor agencies, consultants, contractors, and technical staff.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.
All applicants, including City Employees:

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A valid New York State Registration as an Architect is required. In addition, candidates must have six ( 6 ) years of full-time paid experience in architectural work, at least two (2) years of which shall have been as an administrative architect.

The candidate must have a thorough understanding of current engineering design principles and practices, the NYC Building Codes, the NYC Energy Code in particular, as well as general building design, construction, project management, and project delivery methodologies. The candidate must have excellent management skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. The candidate must have prior experience in a managerial, administrative, or supervisory position. New York State RA is required. AutoCAD required, BIM preferred, LEED AP preferred.

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/

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

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.