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Research Foundation CUNY Architect in New York City, New York
Job Title: Architect
PVN ID: VC-2411-006559
Category: Administrative Services
Location: OFFICE OF VC - FACILIT PLAN, CONSTRUC & MGMT
Job Description
General Description
CUNY has embarked on a multi-billion dollar and multi-year capital design and construction program at its 25 campuses. As a member of the engineering team in the Design, Construction, and, Management department of the Office of Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management (FPCM), the Architect plays a vital role in successfully implementing this program. The architect’s primary responsibility is for the architect’s scope within renovation projects, energy performance projects, repair projects, and capital maintenance projects at CUNY campuses.
The Architect is responsible for the following duties including the development of project scopes of work for new projects, the review of architectural and general construction design documents, permitting, violation removal, and assisting with construction administration. Included are coordination with and responsibility for communicating with other disciplines and CUNY Campuses.
Other Duties
Develop the architectural component of the scopes of work for new projects, ranging from minor rehabilitations of less than $0.5M construction cost to the design and construction of new $100M+ facilities
Review of consultant’s design documents for conceptuality, constructability, accuracy, and adherence to code/zoning regulations
Coordinate with the Project Management team to follow up on the progress of the architectural component of design projects for approving consultant design documents
Assist the project management team in evaluating the performance of the consultants
Issue guidelines and procedures for projects in conformance with applicable codes, zoning, and regulations
Interfaces with the Department of Buildings to resolve violations
Coordinating with other engineering disciplines and preparing technical reports as required by the Director of Engineering
Preparing Architectural standards and specifications
Perform Class V cost estimates for projects as required
Review shop drawings and submissions
Assist the project management team in checking the architectural and general construction installations during the construction phase
Represent the Director of Engineering in conferences and meetings in his absence
Conducting research, performing code and zoning analysis
Participating in conferences, events, and networking and learning opportunities
Perform quality assurance site visits during the construction phase and prepare the report
Establishing relationships with campuses, vendors, suppliers, other professionals, and expanding networks
Establishing relationships with other governmental agencies to ensure design and construction documents adhere to the applicable regulations
Acting as a mentor to new Architects and helping them fine-tune their design skills and improve their industry knowledge
The Architect may have a supervisory role for DDCM interns if required
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in engineering, architectural, or construction-related curriculum
5+ years of design and construction management experience as an Architect
Experience in project management methodologies, planning, cost control, construction economics, cost lifecycle analyses, and financial management
Understanding of building components and construction
Knowledge of related regulations, New York City and New York State codes
Preferred Qualifications
NY State Professional Engineering License or NY State Architecture License
Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Project Management
PMP Certification
Experience with New York State and/or New York City agencies and their regulations Experience with New York State and/or New York City design and construction projects Demonstrated project management skills
Strong technical and analytical skills
Computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, databases, project management, and presentation packages
Core Competencies
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to work on multiple design and construction projects at one time
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Ability to work under pressure and to meet multiple deadlines
Ability to prioritize competing work
Self and team motivator
Ability to be a team player
Ability to set project priorities and adjust implementation strategies
Ability to work effectively with staff, associates, and internal and external constituents
Knowledgeable of capital and operating budgets
Alert and observant and looking for ways to improve processes
Out-of-the-box thinker, creative, inventive, and adaptable to situations
RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals
About the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Key Features
Department Design, Construction, and Management
Status Full Time
Annual Salary Range $90,000.00 - $110,000.00
Closing Date Jan 07, 2025 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit No
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