Senior Design Liaison

Senior Design Liaison

Hours : Full-Time 35 Hours Work Location : 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 The Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, seeks a Senior Design Liaison for its Design + Construction Excellence Unit. The selected candidate will oversee a portfolio of complex capital projects throughout the five boroughs and will be charged with supporting the development of high-quality, viable designs that contribute to a thriving, equitable, sustainable, resilient, and healthy city. The primary responsibilities of the Senior Design Liaison will be to 1) 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, 2) support consensus building among the various project stakeholders while communicating why and how quality design can help solve problems that arise when addressing design approvals, budgetary constraints, and schedule requirements, and 3) work closely with Project Managers, Team Leaders, consultants, and sponsor agencies to support the development of a responsive design that meets or exceeds the mission and values of Design + Construction Excellence. The Senior Design Liaison will support the development of professional services procurements and will serve as the single point of contact with the Public Design Commission, managing the monthly submissions process for the entire agency. In addition, the Senior Design Liaison will prepare publications, presentations, and reports, and will organize events that highlight and advance Design + Construction Excellence, including but not limited to Peer Reviews, Consultant Engagement, and Design Value 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.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of full-time experience in planning, design, research, investigations and / or studies related to urban design development programs; or 2. A satisfactory combination of education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. However, a baccalaureate degree in architecture is required of all candidates. Graduate work leading to an advanced degree in architecture, urban design or city planning may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Skills

Outstanding organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, work independently, and work well under pressure. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Outlook / MS Teams, MS SharePoint, Power Point. Knowledge of graphic Adobe Software such as Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop preferred, but not required. Experience within the design industry with a focus on public spaces is preferred but not required.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at .

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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.