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About the Role

The Sr. Architect helps direct the design vision for Empire State Development (ESD) real estate projects, ensuring projects incorporate public benefits and align with New York State’s housing and climate agendas. This role oversees project feasibility, conducts design reviews, manages legacy design modifications, and monitors code compliance, collaborating closely with ESD project managers, technical staff, public agencies, and external consultants.

Responsibilities

Perform physical site visits and evaluations.
Conduct architectural and spatial feasibility studies.
Select and manage external design consultants for planning, infrastructure, and decarbonization studies.
Coordinate with consultants to develop master plans and design guidelines.
Evaluate the preliminary feasibility of proposed projects by reviewing site plans and providing technical guidance.
Examine physical aspects of existing structures to identify viable reuses, necessary rehabilitation work, and associated costs.
Assist in drafting and evaluating architectural and design-related sections of RFPs.
Assist in reviewing and scoring RFP responses.
Coordinate with external architectural firms on design development and drafting Design Guidelines.
Perform reviews to ensure design documents comply with established Design Guidelines.
Coordinate design requirements with environmental compliance measures.
Review and approve required design changes during construction.
Review architectural bulletins, proposed design modifications, and change orders for ESD funded projects.
Manage contracted third-party code compliance inspectors.
Establish and maintain comprehensive agency compliance files and official records.
Review post construction for substantial completion and issue substantial completion letters.
Prepare project schedule status updates, work-in progress reports, and ESD Board materials.
Conduct internal architectural research and studies.
Review development proposals, legal agreements, and consultant contracts.
Review and approve architectural and technical consultant invoices.

Requirements

Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
Must be a registered Architect (RA) licensed in the State of New York or a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of New York with relevant architectural design experience.
A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in planning, design, and construction of diverse building types (Including residential, commercial, and public assembly venues).
Ability to read, review, and comment on architectural design drawings, construction documents and specifications for public infrastructure, capital improvement and building projects.
Broad working knowledge of structural design, construction methods/materials, building systems, specifications, and trade contracts.
Familiarity with public bidding laws and public agency review processes.

Skills

Master planning of mixed-use developments (preferred).
New York State and New York City building codes (preferred).
New York City Zoning Resolution (highly preferred).
NYS Code Enforcement Official (CEO) training program (preferred).
AutoCAD (preferred).
SketchUP (preferred).
Adobe Creative Cloud (preferred).
ArcGIS (preferred).

Location

In-office presence required
Hybrid work schedules may be possible

Work Type

In-office
Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience

Education Level

Registered Architect (RA) licensed in New York
Professional Engineer licensed in New York with relevant architectural design experience

About the Company

Empire State Development (ESD) is a key agency for New York State's economic development.

Equal Opportunity

Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.