Assistant Architect: Space Planning & AutoCAD Specialist

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Social Services seeks an Assistant Architect to support the General Support Services/Bureau of Space and Design. The candidate will prepare reports, schematic layouts, final plans, and construction documents while ensuring efficient space utilization for program needs.

Responsibilities include space analysis, reviewing space requests, updating floor plans, and coordinating with program heads to obtain approvals. Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• This role requires a professional degree in architecture or its equivalent and licensure or eligibility for licensure in New York.
• Experience with space planning, office/facility design, and standards analysis is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, and related design software is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update reports, surveys, schematic layouts, final plans, construction documents, and analyses of spatial needs.
• Review space requests, analyze P&E forms, assess space utilization, and propose optimal layouts.
• Review and modify space standards per occupancy requirements and guidelines.
• Meet with program heads to review needs, present plans, and obtain sign-off.
• Maintain floor plans, coordinate updates to reports, and provide AutoCAD support.
• Create templates and UI customization for BSD AutoCAD system; manage CAD library and on-site system admin duties.

Skills

REVIT

AutoCAD

MS Office

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor or Master of Architecture (first professional degree)

Bachelor of Science in architecture + 1 year experience

New York State Registration as an Architect

Job description

NYC Department of Social Services seeks an Assistant Architect to support the General Support Services/Bureau of Space and Design. The candidate will prepare reports, schematic layouts, final plans, and construction documents while ensuring efficient space utilization for program needs.

Responsibilities include space analysis, reviewing space requests, updating floor plans, and coordinating with program heads to obtain approvals. Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, and MS Office is essential.