Senior Design Liaison (New York)

Senior Design Liaison

The Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, seeks a Senior Design Liaison for its Design and Construction Excellence Unit. The selected candidate will oversee a portfolio of capital projects throughout the five boroughs, with particular emphasis and the creation of high-quality, viable designs that contribute to a thriving, equitable, sustainable, and resilient city. The primary responsibility of the Senior Design Liaison will be to ensure the importance of design throughout the life of the project, from planning and initiation, including Request for Qualifications / Proposal development and consultant selection, throughout design and construction, and during project close-out; and to support consensus among the various project stakeholders while communicating why and how quality design can help solve problems that arise when addressing approvals, budgetary constraints, and schedule requirements. The Senior Design Liaison will work closely with Project Managers, Team Leaders, consultants, and sponsor agencies to support the development of a responsive design and to monitor design progress. Along with monitoring and coordination responsibilities, the Senior Design Liaison will manage the Public Design Commission's monthly submissions, prepare presentations and reports, and organize events that highlight and advance Design and Construction Excellence, including but not limited to Peer Reviews and Design Metric evaluations. 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 for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM / OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

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.