Lead Architect – Historic Parks & Public Projects

Prospect Park Alliance, Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive health benefits

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Zusammenfassung

Prospect Park Alliance’s Design and Construction department seeks an Architect II to lead architectural projects from planning through construction administration within Prospect Park. You will coordinate with stakeholders across PPA, NYC Parks, and regulators to develop design documents and ensure project goals are met.

Requires NY license, 6–8 years of experience, and a strong background in historic preservation, sustainability, and NYC permitting.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• New York State Architecture License required; PPA will consider candidates licensed in another jurisdiction who are actively pursuing New York State licensure.
• 6 - 8years of relevant architectural experience, with demonstrated responsibility for the planning, design, and coordination of large or complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to independently apply advanced architectural concepts and technical judgment, lead multidisciplinary project work and resolve complex or unusual design and technical issues.
• Experience across all phases of project delivery, including design, permitting, construction documents, and construction administration, is required.
• Strong preference for experience with New York City permitting and approvals, public-sector capital delivery, historic structures, and/or sustainability initiatives.
• LEED accreditation is a plus.
• A valid Driver’s license is required.

Aufgaben

• Lead capital planning and project scoping prior to initiation, establishing project goals, program requirements, scope, budget, schedule, and risks.
• Manage assigned projects and significant project components, proactively tracking and maintaining project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and risks; identifying issues early; and working with the Director of Architecture and project team to keep projects on track.
• Lead architectural projects through all design phases, including Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents.
• Prepare high-quality architectural drawings, 3D models, presentation materials, construction documents, and technical specifications appropriate to assigned project responsibilities.
• Lead review and approval processes across key regulatory agencies and community bodies, including NYC Parks, LPC, PDC, DOB, DEP, community stakeholders, and others.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary external engineering and design consultant teams, reviewing consultant deliverables and integrating multidisciplinary work into architectural documents.
• Establish consultant scopes, solicit and review proposals, and review invoices.
• Lead architectural construction administration for assigned projects, including responding to RFIs; reviewing submittals and shop drawings; preparing sketches and other documentation addressing field conditions and clarifying design intent; and participating in regular site meetings with contractors and PPA Construction Managers.
• Manage significant architectural and technical aspects of larger or more complex projects; independently investigate and resolve complex or unusual design and technical issues; coordinate multidisciplinary design work; provide architectural consultation and technical guidance to project teams; and mentor less-experienced staff.
• May serve as project architect for projects of moderate scale and complexity.

Kenntnisse

Architectural design

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory approvals

Ausbildung

Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Jobbeschreibung

Prospect Park Alliance’s Design and Construction department seeks an Architect II to lead architectural projects from planning through construction administration within Prospect Park. You will coordinate with stakeholders across PPA, NYC Parks, and regulators to develop design documents and ensure project goals are met.

Requires NY license, 6–8 years of experience, and a strong background in historic preservation, sustainability, and NYC permitting.