JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours: Full Time- 35 Hours
Work Location: Primary: 777 Third Ave, New York, NY 10017 and Other: 30-30 Thomson Ave, LIC, Queens 11101
All interested candidates who apply meet the minimum qualification requirements cited below are encouraged to apply. Please indicate on your Cover Letter if you are working for a NYC agency as a permanent Administrative Architect.
Applicants who are not permanent in the Administrative Architect title are required to file for the promotional Administrative Architect exam#6501 and/or the open-competitive Administrative Architect exam#6001. The filing period to apply for these exams will be open from September 3, 2025, to September 23, 2025. Please visit the NYC DCAS exams page for more information -https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/how-can-you-find-upcoming-exams.page.
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Borough Based Jails (BBJ) Division seeks a Program Executive for Construction to support the BBJ program. In collaboration with the Program Management Consultant (PMC), the selected candidate will oversee all aspects of the construction process for this design-build capital program, which includes four borough-based facilities valued at $16 billion. The Program Executive will lead project management efforts across the portfolio and coordinate with the PMC, BBJ Senior and Project Executives, design-build contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures. The role includes directing multiple construction project executives to ensure timely delivery, cost control, and alignment with program goals; promoting clear communication; overseeing staff performance evaluations; and serving as a liaison between senior leadership and supervisory staff. The Program Executive will also implement a tiered management structure to establish clear accountability and oversight across all teams.
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.
All applicants, including City Employees:
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Candidate should possess 20 years of supervisory and managerial experience with the operation, design, and construction of buildings in New York City experience in high rise construction experience in both administration of new construction and demolition work in the public sector, institutional, or commercial buildings and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with Design Build Project Delivery processes and procedures preferred.

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