Technical Field Rep

Dattner Architects; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan with employer match

12 paid holidays

Wellness initiatives

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Licensure and certification support

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Work from home day weekly (flex policy

Job summary

Dattner Architects is seeking an experienced Technical Field Representative to join the NYC School project team. The role will be based at a field office in Richmond Hill, Queens, with some engagement at our Midtown office, following OSHA and CDC safety guidelines.

You will be a well-integrated member of the design team on this important project. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor or Master of Architecture and has 10+ years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of building design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree, Architectural Technology, or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of applicable and relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of building design and construction, with on-site administration experience.
• Experience with NYC Building Code and NYC Zoning Regulations.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site observations during construction.
• Write meeting minutes and field reports for project records.
• Create clarification sketches and process submittals and RFIs.
• Manage punch lists and site coordination to uphold design intent.
• Collaborate with the design team while adhering to safety guidelines.

Skills

Field observations

On-site administration

Meeting minutes

RFIs & submittals

Punch listing

Interpersonal skills

Design intent advocacy

Education

Bachelor or Master of Architecture

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

Description

We are currently looking for an experienced Technical Field Representative to represent our firm on-site during the construction of a new school for the NYC School Construction Authority. This position will be based at a field office in Richmond Hill, Queens, with some engagement at our main office in Midtown (note that proper safety protocols will be in place, following current guidelines from OSHA and the CDC). This important role will be a well-integrated member of the design team for this new school.

Dattner Architects is a women-owned firm. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; a 401(k) plan with vested employer match; 12 paid holidays; wellness initiatives; pre-tax commuter benefits; and licensure and certification support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree, Architectural Technology, or related field required


• Minimum 10 years of applicable and relevant professional experience


• Strong technical knowledge of building design and construction


• Demonstrated construction administration experience, specifically on-site observation, writing meeting minutes and field reports, creating clarification sketches, processing submittals and RFIs, punchlisting, etc.


• Knowledge of NYC Building code and NYC Zoning Regulations


• Functional knowledge of Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Bluebeam


• Good judgement and executive decision-making ability, specifically related to upholding the design intent of the drawings


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Prior experience with the SCA is preferred


• Authorization to work in the United States

Why Join Dattner Architects?

Dattner Architects is mission-driven women-owned firm. We create sustainable, civic-minded architecture that strengthens communities. Our work spans affordable housing, K-12 education, healthcare, infrastructure, and public-sector projects throughout New York and beyond. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; a 401(k) plan with vested employer match; 12 paid holidays; wellness initiatives; pre-tax commuter benefits; and licensure and certification support. Our flex policy includes one work from home day each week as well as two additional work from anywhere weeks each year.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every qualification listed above.