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

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the agency’s Promotional List (Exam #8529), or the Open-Competitive List (Exam #8042) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, seeks an Executive Director for Architecture. The selected candidate will work with the Associate Commissioner for Architecture & Engineering (A&E) and A&E leadership to provide technical support for projects within the Public Buildings portfolio. They will manage a team of technical professionals and support the development of the staff. 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 for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. 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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ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER - 83008

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Landscape Architect. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

A thorough understanding of current architecture/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 selected candidate must have excellent managerial skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbal and in writing, along with prior experience in a managerial, administrative, or supervisory position. New York State RA is required for Registered Architects. AutoCAD required, BIM and LEED AP are 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.