** This is a temporary, per diem position, with approximately 20-24 hours a week. --

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.

The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.

- Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times
- Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community
- Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity
- Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality
- Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs

Under direction and with significant latitude for independent judgment and action, an Architect Level I performs challenging, responsible, and technically complex architectural work. The duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager Architect are diverse and may include, but are not limited to:

- Manage a project load of multiple Capital and Expense funded construction projects from project initiation through completion of design, construction, and final sign offs.
- Manage effective communication with all NYC OCME stakeholders. Effectively understanding program needs and transitioning learned needs to project scoping/implementation
- Provide thorough analysis of Building and Fire code compliance, establishing timelines, analyzing bids and invoices, coordination of consultants, negotiation of change orders, and final sign offs.
- Monitor the work of consultant architects/engineers to ensure the projects are within contract compliance, timeliness, and budget.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and professional judgement to make decisions necessary to evaluate bids, move construction projects to finish line, meet schedules, and achieve client needs.
- Perform site surveys for existing and new sites in terms of Zoning, Buildings, and Fire codes, HVAC, Place of Assembly and Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Prepare technical reports, architectural CAD drawings, and cost estimates.
- Monitor conditions and compliance at City owned and leased sites.
- Prepare scopes of work and obtain bids for upgrades at City owned and leased sites
- Attend all project management meetings, track in detail project progress and project records.

ADMIN ARCHITECT (NON MGRL) M-1 - 1000A

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.

- Selected candidates should possess excellent computer skills in AutoCAD - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) a plus. - Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop - Excellent oral and written communication skills - The selected candidate should be a self-starter and detailed oriented individual. - Excellent interpersonal skills & communication skills a plus.

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.