Associate Architect A/B (A/E In-House Design Studio)

Build your career while building NYC Public schools and impacting the learning environments of the next generation!

 

The SCA’s Architecture and Engineering Department is responsible for 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 approximately 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 as well as renovation work to existing schools. 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!

Job Description Summary

The Associate Architect supports the design and scoping phase of the project and assists project leads in project completion.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the design review of submitted construction documents.
• Receive assignment from higher-level architects/engineers and review submittals.
• Assist in the preparation of scope reports for Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) and Capacity/Line projects.
• Assist in the preparation of pre-schematic, schematic, design development and construction documents, including reports, drawings and simple specifications.
• Work with a wide range of technical, professional, managerial and support personnel, as well as outside vendors, contractors and government agencies.
• Assist in the review of submitted scope reports. Attend project kick-off meeting to discuss the nature of the project, budget, and time frames.
• Assist in monitoring the progress of the construction phase of the project; assist in reviewing bids.
• Assist in addressing requests for information.
• Assist in preparing addenda and bulletins.
• Assist in conducting site observations, preparing field reports, punch lists and deficiency reports, etc.
• Performs related tasks.

• Level B will also:

• Perform review of submittals.
• Assist in the preparation of construction documents as part of the design phase of projects (CIP and line).
• Performs related tasks.

• Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university program in Architecture, and:
• Level A: One year of full time experience in architectural work, or a satisfactory combination of education and experience;
• Level B: Two years of full time experience serving as an Associate Architect - A or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

POSTING CLOSING DATE: 09/06/24

Civil Service Classification: Competitive

Salary:

• Level A: $59,835.00 - $93,250.00
• Level B: $63,788.00 - $103,210.00

Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly hired employee, or employees with less than two years of active City or SCA service, shall be 15% less than the applicable incumbent rate.

Education

Baccalaureate: Architecture

Certifications (if required)

Work Experience

One year of full time experience in architectural work or a satisfactory combination of education and experience

The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) 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. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

We offer excellent benefits including:

* Medical (100% employer pai