Job Description
Overseeing design and construction projects ensures public buildings in the five boroughs meet commitment objectives through timely execution. The role involves directing capital projects from scoping to procurement, serving as the key contact for agencies like DDC and sponsors. Projects span various stages, focusing on budget management, schedule adherence, and addressing issues in design or construction phases.
The City of New York operates the NYC Department of Design and Construction, managing public infrastructure across the city. The division specializes in overseeing design, construction, and procurement for city-owned buildings, ensuring compliance with local and state regulations. They handle a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from planning to completion.
Daily tasks include utilizing DDC's technical resources to monitor project progress, liaising between contractors and sponsor agencies, and maintaining records of project history. Interactions occur with senior project managers, vendors, and agency representatives. The position involves preparing change orders, reports, and correspondence, with a key challenge being coordinating schedules and resolving conflicts among multiple stakeholders.
Compensation details not specified. Full-time role with 35 hours per week at 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101. No remote work mentioned. Benefits include participation in an inclusive workforce program free from discrimination based on protected characteristics.
Responsibilities
- Plan, direct, and coordinate construction projects
- Assign projects at various stages of design and construction
- Serve as key contact during scoping, design, and procurement
- Apprise senior managers of scheduling, construction, and design issues
- Keep costs within budget
- Liaise between contractors, DDC, and sponsor agencies
- Maintain comprehensive project history files
- Coordinate project schedules
- Review projects and address issues
- Prepare change orders, correspondence, and reports
Requirements
- Permanent in Assistant Architect title or reachable on exam #0121
- Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree from an accredited college
- Bachelor of Science in architecture plus one year experience
- Valid New York State Registration as an Architect