NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) · 1 day ago
Architect A/B/C - Architecture & Engineering In-House Design Studio
Queens, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $113K/yr
3+ years expThe NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) is dedicated to building and renovating public schools in New York City. The Architect – Level A, B or C will provide architectural coordination for projects, oversee the preparation of construction documents, and ensure compliance with codes and standards while mentoring staff and managing multiple design projects.
Construction
No H1B
Responsibilities
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 A&E Director, Managing Architect or Engineer to plan and coordinate work with other Architects and Engineers
May direct lower-level Architects or Engineers, Quality Assurance Specialist, Technical Inspectors, 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
Ensures compliance to codes, standards, and that the project is completed on schedule; resolves any problems that occur
Performs design review of projects
Assists in preparing new design standards and procedures
Mentor and trains staff on SCA standards and procedures
Handle multiple projects at the same time
May be required to sign, seal and file drawings and sign and seal other documents
May serve as a member of project teams
Maintains and develops general understanding of architectural and engineering principles
Functions primarily as project or team leader, reporting to a A&E Director, Managing Architect or Engineer to plan and coordinate work with other Architects and Engineers and may direct Architects, Engineers, Quality Assurance Specialist, Technical Inspectors, Associate Architects, Associate Engineers, and Architectural/Engineering Technicians, working on multiple, highly complex, difficult design projects such as large primary schools, large intermediate schools, high schools, special types of buildings (e.g. special education schools), full modernizations, large additions, specialized and/or numerous Capital Improvement Projects and major design and exploration programs
May act as a discipline leader in an A & E Design Studio/Division to train and develop staff in the discipline
May act as Managing Architect in the absence of the Managing Architect
Participates in cross-studio/division seminars and training workshops
Reviews and checks studio/division projects for quality control
Participates in employee performance evaluations
Qualification
Required
Valid New York State registration as an Architect. Current NYS registration must be maintained for duration of employment
For Level B: 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
For Level C: 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 level of responsibility
Benefits
Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
Prescription Drug Options
Dental & Vision Coverage
NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
Transit Check Program
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits
Tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role
Access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities
Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth
Company
NYC School Construction Authority (SCA)
The NYC School Construction Authority’s (SCA, NYCSCA) mission is to design and construct safe, attractive and environmentally sound public schools for children throughout the many communities of New York City.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nina Kubota
President & CEO
Robert Sanft
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-07-04
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