Program Manager (ACP Sponsor Engagement)

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,407 - 113,966; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking an Administrator Architect (Non Mgrl) to support capital planning across city agencies. The role involves coordinating between technical and program teams to guide capital strategy, sustainability, and resiliency initiatives.

Requirements include NYS Architect registration, 6 years of architectural experience (2 in admin architect), and US work authorization. Residency not required for this position; 55a Program is open to qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Registration as an Architect.
• Six years of full‑time paid architectural experience, at least two as an administrative architect.
• Must be authorized to work full‑time in the United States.
• Educational credentials from US Department of Education‑recognized accredited institution; foreign credentials require evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Support sponsor agencies in planning capital needs and citywide goals for public buildings.
• Liaise between technical teams, program teams and sponsor agencies to assist with capital strategic planning.
• Coordinate understanding of each agency’s programming and capital needs for portfolio and citywide initiatives.
• Perform post‑occupancy evaluations and surveys, analyzing building operations, energy/water use, user satisfaction, and lessons learned.

Skills

Architectural design

Project coordination

Communication

Leadership

AutoCAD

Education

Architectural degree

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

LEED AP

Job description

Hours and Work Location

Full-Time – 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Position Overview

ADMIN ARCHITECT (NON MGRL) M-1 - 1000A

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Architect title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #6501) or the open‑competitive list (exam #6001) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result 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.

Responsibilities

The Program Manager will work with the Deputy Director of Advanced Capital Planning to support sponsor agencies in planning their capital needs and addressing citywide strategic goals for public buildings, including, but not limited to:

• Building Conditions
• Accessibility
• Coastal and stormwater resiliency
• Energy use reduction and decarbonization

Duties include liaising and coordinating between technical teams, program teams, and sponsor agencies to assist with early capital strategic planning and supporting them on informative decision making. Coordinate and develop an understanding of each agency’s programming, long‑term goals, and capital needs for their portfolio, and citywide initiatives for sustainability and resiliency as a result of technical analysis provided. Coordinate with program unit staff to advise them in the preparation of future funding requests.

Perform post‑occupancy evaluations (POEs) and surveys, which solicit feedback and lessons learned from end users of recently completed projects. POEs also include analysis on building operations, maintenance, energy and water use, user satisfaction, and many additional factors that will inform future project needs.

Minimum Qualifications

A valid New York State Registration as an Architect is required. In addition, candidates must have six (6) years of full‑time paid experience in architectural work, at least two (2) years of which shall have been as an administrative architect. All candidates must be currently authorized to work full‑time in the United States. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made. Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education‑recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service (see https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf).

Preferred Skills

• Thorough understanding of current architectural/engineering design principles and practices, the NYC Building Codes, and the NYC Energy Code
• General building design, construction, project management, and project delivery methodologies
• Excellent management skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Prior experience in a managerial, administrative, or supervisory position
• AutoCAD required; BIM preferred; LEED AP preferred
• Valid motor vehicle driver’s license required

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is not required for this position.

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.

Salary

$62,407.00 – $113,966.00