NYC School Construction Authority

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 Summary

The 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 Description

Responsibilities 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; and
• 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 Filled

Civil Service Classification: Competitive

Salary Range: $105,159 - $179,054.00

Education

Baccalaureate

Certifications (if required)

Registered Architect - NYS Department of Education

Work Experience

Eight 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.Selective Certification for Special Experience: Green & Sustainable Technology: must have seven years of full time paid post-licensure experience, including two years of green & sustainable design as a Professional Architect and accreditation in green and sustainable design; three years must be as a project leader, project architect, or major project contributor; or a comparable level of responsibility. Candidates for the Green & Sustainable Technology specialty must present evidence of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credentials (i.e., LEED Accredited Professional [LEED AP]).

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) benefits

The 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/employees