American Institute of Architects
Senior Director, Architecture & Engineering (In-House Design Studio)
American Institute of Architects, New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Director, Architecture & Engineering
Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. (In-House Design Studio) Build your career while building NYC schools and impacting the learning environments of the next generation. The SCA’s Architecture and Engineering Department is responsible for the 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 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. 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! We have an excellent career opportunity for a Senior Director, Architecture & Engineering In-House Design who reports to the Vice President for Architecture & Engineering and is responsible for supervising and managing in-house design performed under the direction of the Architecture & Engineering Directors and Managers. Responsibilities include: Provide design direction to the studio that aligns with the A&E Vice President vision for design excellence. Implement the A&E Vice President’s mission to develop a culture of design excellence in the Studio. Oversee and control operations & activities to promote the achievements of the Agency’s objectives. Implement strategies to deliver mandated portfolio value for five-year Capital plan and meet timeframes. Establish guidelines to schedule all in-house design activities for expeditious and successful completion. Develop and administer communications; assist the Vice President in developing/implementing policies. Oversee the performance of all in-house design related activities from initial development through completion. Recommend and develop policies and procedures regarding Architecture & Engineering related activities. Ensure development/maintenance of a highly productive work culture through performance management criteria. Develop and produce timely written and visual information about the In-House Design Studio activities. Advise the Vice President regarding communications and relationships with external groups. Serve as an internal dispute resolution arbiter in mediating disputes among staff when resource conflicts arise. May attend a meeting chaired by the President and Chief Executive Officer. Plan, assign, direct, monitor, review, and evaluate the work performed by Division staff. Oversee hiring of high-quality staff; make recommendations regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, reassignment, and discipline. Work with direct reports to evaluate staff performance in the In-House Design Studio. Perform related tasks. Preferred Qualifications: NYS Registered Architect or NCARB certificate allowing for reciprocity from another US jurisdiction. Five Year Professional Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree from a NAAB accredited university. Preferred Skills-Set/Experience: Possesses a thorough knowledge of architecture/engineering practice with emphasis on design, building materials, construction methods, sustainability, integration of engineering & specialty consultants, and building costs/codes. Has comprehensive knowledge of sustainable strategies and holds at least one certification with USGBC, WELL or Passive House. Held roles of Principal, Associate Principal, Director, or Associate Director or higher with teams that number more than 50 staff. Minimum of 15+ years of design leadership and management experience. Led multi-disciplinary design staff within their studios/departments. Engages in industry thought leadership through professional bodies related to design. Demonstrated ability to bring best practice to organizations. Understanding technology and the opportunities that it offers to architecture and engineering practice in respect to efficiency and improvement to design and design deliverables. Minimum Qualifications: NYS Professional Engineer or NYS Registered Architect plus twelve years of full-time experience working in design, engineering, construction or project management; ten years must have been in construction management in an administrative or managerial capacity; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. Salary dependent upon experience:
$190,000 to $205,000 We offer excellent benefits including medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available); dental; prescription & vision coverage; NYC qualified pension plan optional retirement savings plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options; transit check program; public loan forgiveness program; competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits. Visit our website
https://nycsca.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/details/Senior-Director-Architecture---Engineering--In-House-Design-Studio-_R-FY25-121 New York City School Construction Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
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Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. (In-House Design Studio) Build your career while building NYC schools and impacting the learning environments of the next generation. The SCA’s Architecture and Engineering Department is responsible for the 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 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. 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! We have an excellent career opportunity for a Senior Director, Architecture & Engineering In-House Design who reports to the Vice President for Architecture & Engineering and is responsible for supervising and managing in-house design performed under the direction of the Architecture & Engineering Directors and Managers. Responsibilities include: Provide design direction to the studio that aligns with the A&E Vice President vision for design excellence. Implement the A&E Vice President’s mission to develop a culture of design excellence in the Studio. Oversee and control operations & activities to promote the achievements of the Agency’s objectives. Implement strategies to deliver mandated portfolio value for five-year Capital plan and meet timeframes. Establish guidelines to schedule all in-house design activities for expeditious and successful completion. Develop and administer communications; assist the Vice President in developing/implementing policies. Oversee the performance of all in-house design related activities from initial development through completion. Recommend and develop policies and procedures regarding Architecture & Engineering related activities. Ensure development/maintenance of a highly productive work culture through performance management criteria. Develop and produce timely written and visual information about the In-House Design Studio activities. Advise the Vice President regarding communications and relationships with external groups. Serve as an internal dispute resolution arbiter in mediating disputes among staff when resource conflicts arise. May attend a meeting chaired by the President and Chief Executive Officer. Plan, assign, direct, monitor, review, and evaluate the work performed by Division staff. Oversee hiring of high-quality staff; make recommendations regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, reassignment, and discipline. Work with direct reports to evaluate staff performance in the In-House Design Studio. Perform related tasks. Preferred Qualifications: NYS Registered Architect or NCARB certificate allowing for reciprocity from another US jurisdiction. Five Year Professional Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree from a NAAB accredited university. Preferred Skills-Set/Experience: Possesses a thorough knowledge of architecture/engineering practice with emphasis on design, building materials, construction methods, sustainability, integration of engineering & specialty consultants, and building costs/codes. Has comprehensive knowledge of sustainable strategies and holds at least one certification with USGBC, WELL or Passive House. Held roles of Principal, Associate Principal, Director, or Associate Director or higher with teams that number more than 50 staff. Minimum of 15+ years of design leadership and management experience. Led multi-disciplinary design staff within their studios/departments. Engages in industry thought leadership through professional bodies related to design. Demonstrated ability to bring best practice to organizations. Understanding technology and the opportunities that it offers to architecture and engineering practice in respect to efficiency and improvement to design and design deliverables. Minimum Qualifications: NYS Professional Engineer or NYS Registered Architect plus twelve years of full-time experience working in design, engineering, construction or project management; ten years must have been in construction management in an administrative or managerial capacity; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. Salary dependent upon experience:
$190,000 to $205,000 We offer excellent benefits including medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available); dental; prescription & vision coverage; NYC qualified pension plan optional retirement savings plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options; transit check program; public loan forgiveness program; competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits. Visit our website
https://nycsca.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/details/Senior-Director-Architecture---Engineering--In-House-Design-Studio-_R-FY25-121 New York City School Construction Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
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