Managing Architect - A (A/E In-House Design Studio)
Company: NYC School Construction Authority
Location: New York
Posted on: March 7, 2025
Job Description:
Managing Architect - A (A/E In-House Design Studio)Managing
Architect - A (A/E In-House Design Studio)Build your career while
building NYC Public schools and impacting the learning environments
of the next generation!The SCA's Architecture and Engineering
Department is responsible for development of scope, design, and
construction documents for new school buildings, additions, lease
conversions and renovation work of existing schools for New York
City's approximately 1.1 million students. Our projects are
intentionally and thoughtfully designed; positive impact design is
at the forefront of all our projects.Our In-House studio is a
multidisciplinary practice that is responsible for designing some
of the largest and most complex schools in our 1,500+ school
portfolio as well as renovation work to existing schools. Our other
two studios manage external consultants from design inception to
completion. Our three studios are comprised of talented architects
and engineers who are driven to deliver high quality custom
designed, sustainable, and resilient public schools.Come and join
our continuing journey towards design excellence in the K-12
education sector. Be impactful!Job Description SummaryThe Managing
Architect is responsible for the design, planning, implementation
and oversight of major, complex and varied school building projects
to determine conformance with professional standards and to ensure
that projects meet schedules, standards and requirements.Job
DescriptionResponsibilities include:
- Manages technical resources, guides interdisciplinary teams
assigned to departmental projects, and participates in the
development of the technical resources required to properly scope
and design projects.
- Ensures adherence to the schedule, budget, and standards.
- Participates in day-to-day operations to address and resolve
specific managerial, operational, and administrative problems and
inquiries.
- Performs managerial functions such as reviewing and writing
reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, making decisions
about design-related services and materials, and/or making
recommendations regarding personnel selection.
- Participates in meetings on issues related to departmental and
interdepartmental functions. Performs specific duties based on
assignment of a department, division, or a unit within the
SCA.
- Supervises architects and/or engineers and may act on behalf of
the Studio Director.
- Manages efforts and documents regulatory approvals including
but not limited to zoning waiver requests, exhibits and city
planning approval requests.
- Attends new building meetings to resolve and document technical
and procedural issues.
- In collaboration with the Design Studios, and external experts,
researches new materials and products to align with agency and
departmental goals.
- Fosters inter-studio communication and collaboration to review
and discuss design requirements and other standards for updates and
coordination.
- Leads interagency efforts to improve/update/revise regulatory
requirements related to school buildings.
- Attends meetings regarding technical standards, project needs,
and lessons learned and develops resource documentation and
training for technical staff.
- Coordinates 'Lessons Learned' for new buildings and
rehabilitation projects and obtains staff feedback.
- Manages the process of updating departmental policies and
procedures.
- Assists the standards studio in implementing the Green School
Guide (GSG).Minimum Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Architecture
- A valid New York State license as a Registered Architect (RA).
The license must be maintained for duration of employment;
- Eight years of full-time progressive experience as a
Professional Architect, three years of which must have been as a
project leader, project architect, or major project contributor or
a satisfactory combination of education and experience.POSTING
CLOSING DATE: Until FilledCivil Service Classification:
CompetitiveSalary Range:
$105,159-$179,054.00EducationBaccalaureateCertifications (if
required)Registered Architect - NYS Department of EducationWork
ExperienceEight years of full-time progressive experience as a
Professional Architect three years must have been as a project
leader, project architect, or major project contributor or a
satisfactory combination of education and experience. A
Master's/Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university
in Architecture or a related field may substitute for two of the
years of full-time experience, resulting in FIVE years of full-time
experience required for Managing Architect A, THREE of which must
have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity. A
Master's/Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university
in Architecture or a related field may substitute for two of the
years of full-time experience, resulting in SIX years of full-time
experience required for Managing Architect B, FOUR of which must
have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity.The New York City
School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) 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. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide
reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with
disabilities.We offer excellent benefits including:
- Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
- Prescription drug option
- Dental and Vision coverage
- NYC Qualified Pension Plan
- Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA
options
- Transit Check Program
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefitsThe SCA is interested
in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United
States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of
an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal
E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment
authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information
about the E-Verify program, please click here:
https://www.e-verify.gov/employeesAbout UsThe School Construction
Authority's (SCA) mission is to design and construct safe,
attractive and environmentally sound public schools for children
throughout the many communities of New York City. We are dedicated
to building and modernizing schools in a responsible,
cost-effective manner while achieving the highest standards of
excellence in safety, quality and integrity.
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