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

Only candidates who are permanent in the Architect title, reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #3040), or those who have filed for the DDC Promotional Exam #5511, or the Open-Competitive Exam #5009 in August 2024 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card, Receipt of Filing 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.

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The Program Executive will work with the Director of Front End Planning to bring clarity to the project initiation process through well-developed planning and review of client needs and existing conditions, resulting in the creation of Front-End Planning Reports. Duties also include conducting surveys and interviews with client agencies, and coordinating with cost estimators, risk analysts, and time schedulers. In addition, collaborate with City agencies and DDC professionals to perform existing conditions reports, scope development and verification, funding analysis, risk analysis, and scheduling. The goal is to perform a broad-minded analysis and develop a comprehensive understanding of the capital needs of each client agency project to facilitate successful delivery in a safe, expeditious, and cost-effective manner, while maintaining the highest degree of architectural, engineering, and construction quality.

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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1. A valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Current New York State Registration as an Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

2. In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

3. In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

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.