Associate Commissioner - job 1 of 3

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Ave, LIC, Queens 11101

The Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings seeks an Associate Commissioner to lead the Architecture & Engineering Unit. The Associate Commissioner will be accountable for multi-disciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and construction professionals overseeing the technical review (design, regulatory issues, constructability and biddability) for the agency’s capital projects portfolio. Candidate is responsible for overseeing (8) units including Architecture, Engineering, Bid Packaging & Specifications, Front End Planning/Advanced Capital Planning, Design & Construction Excellence, Chief Architect’s Office, Sustainable Design and Building Assessment. Collectively, these teams manage overall technical review of design consultant submissions and all requirements for bid, project scoping, schedule and budget development. Candidate shall review and assess the portfolio-wide needs of our sponsor’s capital programs, coordinate requirements for all design and construction management professional services contracts; coordinate and develop design standards and guidelines; ensure compliance with sustainability, resiliency, and commissioning practices; provide high-level assessments of the conditions of the city’s capital assets. The candidate will also: Drive support of division goals, providing leadership to shape process improvements; analyze/coordinate workflow changes ensuring their implementation; ensure efficient distribution of staff and consultant resources; participate in citywide initiatives and programs; assume the role of Deputy Commissioner in his absence.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are
responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
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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.

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.