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 Architect – Level A, B or C reports to a Managing Architect or Managing Engineer, or a higher assignment level Architect or Engineer, and is responsible for performing work in a variety of assignments and technical roles, as needed, to achieve the objectives of the Authority.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

Levels A/B/C

• Provides overall architectural coordination for projects; performs and/or supervises the preparation of scope, pre-schematic, schematic, preliminary and construction documents, including reports, drawings and specifications. Works with a wide range of technical, professional, managerial and support personnel as well as outside consultants, contractors, vendors and various government agencies.
• May function as project or team leader, reporting to Managing Architect or Engineer to plan and coordinate work with other Architects and Engineers;
• May direct Associate Architects/Engineers and Architectural/Engineering Technicians, working on several less complex design projects, up to and including small primary schools, partial modernizations, additions, leased space planning and Capital Improvement Projects.
• Conducts site observations, prepares field reports, assists in the preparation of punch lists and supervises the review of contractor's submittals.
• Performs design review for architectural portions of assigned projects.
• May be required to sign, seal and file architectural drawings and sign other documents.
• May serve as a member of project teams.
• Maintains and develops general understanding of engineering principles.
• Performs related tasks. 

Additional Responsibilities Levels B/C: 

• Functions primarily as project or team leader, reporting to a Managing Architect or Engineer to plan and coordinate work with other Architects and Engineers and may direct Architects, Associate Architects, Associate Engineers, and Architectural/Engineering Technicians, working on several more complex design projects such as large primary schools, small intermediate schools, special types of buildings (e.g. special education schools), full modernizations, large additions and specialized and/or numerous Capital Improvement Projects.
• May act as a discipline leader in an A & E Design Studio/Division to train and develop staff in the discipline.
• Participates in cross-studio/division seminars and training workshops.
• Reviews and checks studio/division projects for quality control.
• Participates in employee performance evaluations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Level A requires:

• Valid New York State registration as an Architect. Current NYS registration must be maintained for duration of employment.

Level B requires:

• Valid New York State registration as an Architect. Current NYS registration must be maintained for duration of employment; and
• Three years full time paid experience as a Registered Architect, two years of which must be as a project architect; project, team, or squad leader; or comparable level of responsibility.

Level C requires:

• Valid New York State registration as an Architect. Current NYS registration must be maintained for duration of employment; and
• Six years full time paid experience as a Registered Architect, three years of which must be as a project architect; project, team, or squad leader; or comparable.

POSTING CLOSING DATE: 11/27/23

Civil Service Classification: Competitive

Salary:

• Level A salary range: $71,693.00 - $111,775.00 annually*
• Level B salary range: $83,732.00 - $130,492.00 annually*
• Level C salary range: $88,335.00 - $143,517.00 Annually*

Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly hired employee, or employees with less than two years of active City or SCA service, shall be 15% less than the applicable incumbent rate or step.

Education

Baccalaureate

Certifications (if required)

Registered Architect - NYS Department of Education

Work Experience

Three years, full-time paid experience as a Registered Architect, two years of which must be as a project architect; project, team or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility or A graduate degree in Architecture may substitute for one year of experience. You must still have TWO years of experience as a Registered Architect working as a project architect; project, team, or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility.

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.

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