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The City University of New York · 3 weeks ago

University Architect Level 2

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $103K/yr

4+ years exp

The City University of New York is seeking a University Architect Level 2 to oversee architectural work and project management within its Capital and Rehabilitation Construction program. The role involves planning, supervising, and reviewing architectural projects, ensuring compliance with designs and regulations, and coordinating with various stakeholders.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinates

Prepares progress reports, may represent a college in its relations with Central Office or vice versa, contractors and their representatives, consultants, and the general public

Prepares or supervises the preparation of detailed drawings for rehabilitation, capital remodeling or repair of structures or installations

Prepares or supervises the preparation of, specifications, cost estimates, and estimates for quantities for furniture, furnishings and equipment in all areas of a college

Makes interpretative detail sketches or layouts of portions or aspects of architectural plans

Prepares, or supervises the preparation of, complete or final analyses of the spatial organization and efficient utilization of major sites and structures, or of the functional arrangement of interior units, utilities and appurtenances

Monitors preparation of construction documents and adherence to project program and budget for small maintenance or alteration projects

Develops designs of exteriors, facades, ornamental work, sculpture, grounds and walks, etc. of a complex nature

Gathers information for preparation of various programs, utilization studies, and equipment and space inventories

Meets with contractors, manufacturers' representatives, consultants, College Administrators, Central Office and in-house staff to review project details

Maintains and files reference materials for an architectural and interior resource library and sample collection. This may include project drawings, duplicating and distributing

Attends job-site meetings when necessary

Makes periodic field inspections and final inspections as necessary

Reviews and comments on change orders

Serves as a consultant on major architectural matters of the college

Directs very complex and important research

Coordinates or supervises multi-disciplined architectural efforts on a major project

Generates original proposals and reports of a complex nature

Prepares initial capital budget submissions, including budgets and cost estimates

Applies in-depth knowledge of legal matters related to architecture

Monitors preparation of construction documents and adherence to project program and budget for small maintenance or alteration projects

Supervises a special and difficult project

When necessary, performs the duties described under Assignment Level I for a limited period of time

Coordinates all activities for projects assigned

Issues procedures for the project for conformance to required codes and regulations

Conducts project meetings with consultants

Acts as point of contact and liaison for the Office of Facilities, Planning and Management with the colleges, Central Office staff, and governmental agencies

Reviews projects designed by outside consultants or the Colleges

Monitors adherence to project budget and program

Monitors timely completion of project phases

Assures compliance with project specifications and quality requirements

Assists the Contracts Administration Unit in the preparation of bidding documents, advertisement and award of contracts

Attends job site meetings when necessary

Serves as a consultant on extremely complex and highly specialized architectural matters

Directs all aspects of extremely complex and important architectural projects

Recommends approval of contract payments when required

Makes periodic field inspections and final inspection as necessary

Reviews field reports

Reviews, recommends and/or approves change orders in accordance with procedures

May supervise lower level architects and the support staff

May incidentally perform duties described under lower assignment levels

Qualification

New York Architect RegistrationArchitectural DesignProject ManagementAutoCADArchibusCommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

A valid New York Registration as an Architect

Four years of full-time experience in professional architecture work

One year of project management experience for assignment Level II

Two years of project management experience for Level III

A graduate degree in a management field from an accredited college may be substituted for one year of experience for Level III

Benefits

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification.

Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans.

Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

Company

The City University of New York

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.

Founded in 1847

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees

http://cuny.edu

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