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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/04/21

Applications Due07/05/21

Vacancy ID87473

NY HELPNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleSenior Architect (Ref#SJ086)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $90000 to $110000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 633 Third Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Degree in Architecture and New York State license required.
Experience: 7+ years, including extensive experience and aptitude working with New York State and New York City zoning codes and related regulations. Preference for candidates with experience working on master plans and on multiple building types (commercial, residential, civic, etc.) and that have an understanding of urban planning concepts.
Knowledge: Broad working knowledge of architectural design and practice, building codes, zoning codes, structures, construction methods and materials, building systems, specifications, contractual and legal aspects of trades and procedures, as well as public bidding laws and practice, etc. Drafting is not required but ability able to quickly and effectively mark-up .pdf plans and drawings is a must.
Licenses: Current registration of NY State Architecture License required; a driver’s license is recommended.

Competencies:
• Attention to detail: carefully reviews work products before advancing to colleagues and external stakeholders in order to submit work that is context-appropriate, clearly articulated and error-free.
• Effective communicator: communicates clearly and succinctly in writing and orally, including to non?experts; summarizes key points efficiently and clearly; prepares professionally written materials suitable for dissemination.
• Multi-tasker: Comfortable juggling multiple complex and fast-moving projects and working under different supervisors on a variety of projects.
• Problem-¬solver and creative thinker: skilled at breaking complex problems into manageable components; willing to question the status quo; able to navigate bureaucratic impediments to achieve results.
• Collaborator and team player: builds supportive, trusting relationships with agency colleagues; cultivates network of diverse colleagues from which to solicit information, feedback and resources; seeks to understand needs of colleagues and proactively identifies opportunities and offers to provide support.
• Active listener: listens and validates issues and potential solutions with fellow staff, managers and external constituents; attentive to broader environment to identify and understand sensitivities.
• Quick study and big-picture thinker: able to quickly get up to speed with complex government bureaucracies, programs and policies; employs systems¬?level thinking to understand goals and interdependencies across agency; considers the impact of a decision both internally and externally, short and long ¬term.

Duties Description BASIC FUNCTION: Working closely with members of the Real Estate Development and Planning team, the Senior Architect will be an integral part of multiple real estate development projects from the planning stage all the way to financial close. Among other roles, the Senior Architect will be expected to assist in the preparation and review of design guidelines for ESD projects.

WORK PERFORMED:
• Review development proposals, legal agreements and contracts for design and construction issues
• Guide selected development partners and consultants through the ESD design review process
• Lead the procurement and management of outside design- and construction-related consultants including but not limited to architects, engineers and construction monitors
• Oversee the development of design guidelines (e.g., zoning overrides) for projects, in consultation with the project team
• Review and approve architectural plans for compliance with design guidelines
• As needed, review architect bulletins and change orders prior to agency approval
• Provide reports to the Real Estate and Planning team on project schedules and all work in progress
• Assist the agency in various in-house studies requiring architectural services
• Attend and staff meetings with and on behalf of the Real Estate and Planning team, including meetings with real estate developers, urban planners, planning consultants, local and state officials, and other community stakeholders

Additional Comments - Position expected to work onsite and/or remote consistent with NYS and ESD guidelines and needs
- Salary range as specified
- Comprehensive benefits package

*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity*

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Name Maria Gately

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address Resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 633 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

 

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