City Of New York

Structural Studio Leader

City Of New York$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum eight years of experience in construction or building repair, including supervisory roles.
  • At least 18 months in a supervisory or administrative capacity overseeing multiple projects or buildings.
  • Possession of an accredited engineering, architecture, or related degree accepted up to four years of experience equivalency.
  • Experience working with residential or public building projects, preferably in an urban setting.
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations, codes, and departmental rules.

Responsibilities

  • Manage teams of structural engineers and technical staff on diverse projects.
  • Distribute project workload among internal teams and external consultants effectively.
  • Prepare and evaluate solicitations for design services from external consultants.
  • Conduct safety inspections and manage the resolution of unsafe building conditions.
  • Lead technical design efforts and oversee project schedules for timely delivery.
  • Engage stakeholders to integrate feedback into engineering designs and projects.
  • Develop technical standards and improve internal processes for structural engineering work.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical coverage plans.
  • Deferred compensation plans.
  • Defined pension benefit plan as a NYCERS member.
Full Job Description
The Structural Studio Leader reports to the Director of Engineering Services and Oversight and is responsible for on-time and quality delivery of structural engineering designs on a variety of NYCHA projects throughout all five Boroughs. Projects consist of renovation, repair, and restoration of residential, community and/or commercial spaces within existing NYCHA developments, including landmark buildings, and emergency site visits including investigations of unsafe conditions, as well as limited projects involving new buildings and structures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 1.Manage teams of professional structural engineers and other technical staff assigned to design and construction projects of various complexities. 2.Proactively manage the workload of the Structural Design studio and distribute work accordingly between internal NYCHA teams and external consultants 3.Prepare solicitations for design and consulting services to external consultants, and evaluate consultants' proposals. 4.Enforce appropriate work performance standards; train staff in Design, Construction and inspection functions and procedures; explain and enforce departmental rules, regulations, and pertinent codes and laws. 5.Prepare work schedules; review unsafe building reports; make design and inspection assignments and is responsible for the review, investigation and appropriate disposition of complaints; plan and conduct special surveys and structural investigations; determine unsafe building conditions and refer unsafe conditions for the engineering review. 6.Lead structural engineering projects, taking responsibility and ownership for the project design solutions and its productive delivery. 7.Schedule and prepare technical design work and specifications; supervise work of subordinates. 8.Review design project progress with the support of the Director and/or Senior Director and manage resources accordingly. 9.Contribute to Division- and Department-wide initiatives with respect to technical standards development and processes; recommend new policies and procedures on structural engineering related subjects; develop performance standards and ratings for professionals. 10.Undertake site visits as needed. 11.Ensure that stakeholder engagement is undertaken responsively to stakeholders' needs and that stakeholder feedback is incorporated appropriately into design projects. 12.Recommend and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and measures for desired outcomes. 13.Recommend metrics for determining the distribution of work. 14.Provide coaching and mentoring to NYCHA staff members to facilitate staff members. Develop and approve performance standards, ratings and evaluations for consultants and staff for professional development. 15.Conduct project technical/quality reviews of design and construction documents and coordinate constructability reviews of such documents. 16.Review construction documents. 17.Ensure that projects for which studio leader is involved meet schedules, budgets, codes and standards. 18.Sign and seal engineering and other official documents. 19.Represent the Architecture and Engineering Services (AES) Department at interdepartmental meetings. NOTE: The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administered a civil service exam for the Administrative Supervisor of Building Maintenance title on 05/07/26. Therefore, applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered; likewise, applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate. NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT. NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below: https://bit.ly/55aProgram Additional Information 1.Candidates with permanent civil service status in the titles Administrative Engineer and Administrative Project Manager will also be considered. 2.Employees serving in the title of or who meet the qualification requirements for Administrative Construction Project Manager will also be considered. 3.Candidates may be given skills assessment. 4.NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 5.NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. 6.NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS). Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR OF B - 10035 Qualifications 1. Eight years of full-time experience in construction, repair, alteration and/or rehabilitation of multiple dwellings, commercial, industrial or public buildings in the capacity of general contractor, superintendent of construction, procurement specialist, evaluator responsible for cost estimation, or as a field supervisor or as an inspector, at least 18 months of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity involving responsibility for a large number of buildings; or 2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. Education in an accredited college leading toward a baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, engineering technology or a closely related field will be accepted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years. However, all candidates must possess at least 18 months of the specialized supervisory or administrative experience described in "1" above.

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