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

Only candidates who are permanent in the Architect title or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #3040) 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 Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, seeks a Senior Design Liaison for its Design and Construction Excellence Unit. The selected candidate will oversee a portfolio of capital projects throughout the five boroughs, with particular emphasis and the creation of high-quality, viable designs that contribute to a thriving, equitable, sustainable, and resilient city. The primary responsibility of the Senior Design Liaison will be to ensure the importance of design throughout the life of the project, from planning and initiation, including Request for Qualifications/Proposal development and consultant selection, throughout design and construction, and during project close-out; and to support consensus among the various project stakeholders while communicating why and how quality design can help solve problems that arise when addressing approvals, budgetary constraints, and schedule requirements. The Senior Design Liaison will work closely with Project Managers, Team Leaders, consultants, and sponsor agencies to support the development of a responsive design and to monitor design progress. Along with monitoring and coordination responsibilities, the Senior Design Liaison will manage the Public Design Commission’s monthly submissions, prepare presentations and reports, and organize events that highlight and advance Design and Construction Excellence, including but not limited to Peer Reviews and Design Metric evaluations.

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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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.

Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 10 years of full-time experience as a Registered Architect. The ideal candidate should have experience in new construction and renovation work in the public sector, or in institutional and commercial buildings. Previous experience should include scoping, as well as preparing and reviewing design and construction documents. Good verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of NYC Building code and computer-aided drafting are essential. Good interpersonal skills in dealing with clients, consultants, contractors, team members and managers are required. AutoCAD experience required, Bluebeam Revu and Revit preferred, LEED accreditation 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.