Senior Architect: Historic Parks & Building Design Lead

Prospect-Park-Allianc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Park Alliance in New York seeks an Architect II in the Design and Construction department to lead building projects from planning through construction administration, collaborating with the Director of Architecture and Historic Preservation and stakeholder agencies.

You will prepare drawings, specifications, manage budgets and schedules, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with NYC approvals, historic preservation standards, and sustainability goals for park infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 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.
• LEED accreditation is a plus.
• A valid Driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support budget and contract approvals and construction procurement, preparing bid documents and responding to bidder RFIs.
• 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.
• Contribute to PPA’s long-term capital plan and climate action plan through Park-wide planning studies and analyses, building-condition assessments, and development of design standards.
• Serve as architectural subject matter expert across parkwide divisions (Operations, Maintenance, Facilities); conduct building condition assessments, inform space planning, and elevate design standards across Prospect Park.
• Serve as a senior architectural resource to other PPA departments, working collaboratively with Facilities, Maintenance and Operations and other teams to assess building conditions, address facility issues, and evaluate space and program needs.

Skills

Architectural design

Project leadership

Regulatory approvals

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prospect Park Alliance in New York seeks an Architect II in the Design and Construction department to lead building projects from planning through construction administration, collaborating with the Director of Architecture and Historic Preservation and stakeholder agencies.

You will prepare drawings, specifications, manage budgets and schedules, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with NYC approvals, historic preservation standards, and sustainability goals for park infrastructure.