City of New York is hiring: Senior Design Liaison in New York

Company Description Job Description Hours: Full-Time - 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Architect title or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #3040) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview. The Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, seeks a Senior Design Liaison for its Design and Construction Excellence Unit. The selected candidate will oversee a portfolio of capital projects throughout the five boroughs, with particular emphasis and the creation of high-quality, viable designs that contribute to a thriving, equitable, sustainable, and resilient city. The primary responsibility of the Senior Design Liaison will be to ensure the importance of design throughout the life of the project, from planning and initiation, including Request for Qualifications/Proposal development and consultant selection, throughout design and construction, and during project close-out; and to support consensus among the various project stakeholders while communicating why and how quality design can help solve problems that arise when addressing approvals, budgetary constraints, and schedule requirements. The Senior Design Liaison will work closely with Project Managers, Team Leaders, consultants, and sponsor agencies to support the development of a responsive design and to monitor design progress. Along with monitoring and coordination responsibilities, the Senior Design Liaison will manage the Public Design Commission's monthly submissions, prepare presentations and reports, and organize events that highlight and advance Design and Construction Excellence, including but not limited to Peer Reviews and Design Metric evaluations. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application. All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs / Explore Careers / City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly. Qualifications 1. A valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Current New York State Registration as an Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment. 2. In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project. 3. In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project. Additional Information The City of New York 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.