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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/12/26

Applications Due11/12/26

Vacancy ID221740

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AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleSenior Architect, Real Estate

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $110000 to $120000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 5 Grand Central East, New York, NY 10017

(formally 655 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017)

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

• This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
• Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Senior Architect helps direct the design vision for Empire State Development (ESD) real estate projects. This role ensures that projects incorporate meaningful public benefits and align with New York State's ambitious housing and climate agendas. The Senior Architect oversees project feasibility, conducts design reviews, manages legacy design modifications and monitors ongoing code compliance. This position requires close collaboration with ESD real estate project managers, technical staff, public agencies, and external consultants.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Perform physical site visits and evaluations.
• Conduct architectural and spatial feasibility studies to support preliminary financial analyses, project visioning sessions, and interagency coordination.
• Select and manage external design consultants conducting planning, infrastructure, and decarbonization studies.
• Coordinate with consultants to develop master plans and design guidelines.
• Evaluate the preliminary feasibility of proposed projects by reviewing site plans, incorporating feedback from elected officials and public stakeholders, and providing technical guidance to internal ESD departments.
• Examine physical aspects of existing structures to identify viable reuses, necessary rehabilitation work, and associated architectural costs.
• Assist in drafting and evaluating architectural and design-related sections of Requests for Proposals (RFP's).
• Assist in reviewing and scoring RFP responses for awarding ESD development.
• Coordinate with external architectural firms on design development and the drafting of Design Guidelines governing land use, bulk, massing, etc.
• Perform reviews to ensure design documents comply with established Design Guidelines before issuing zoning approval letters.
• Coordinate design requirements with environmental compliance measures.
• Review and approve required design changes during construction.
• Review architectural bulletins, proposed design modifications and change orders for ESD funded projects prior to agency approval.
• Manage contracted third-party code compliance inspectors.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive agency compliance files and official records.
• Review post construction for substantial completion and issue substantial completion letters.
• Prepare project schedule status updates, work-in progress reports, and ESD Board materials
• Conduct internal architectural research and studies to support agency initiatives.
• Review development proposals, legal agreements and consultant contracts.
• Review and approve architectural and technical consultant invoices.

Minimum Qualifications Education Level Required: Must be a registered Architect (RA) licensed in the State of New York or a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of New York with relevant architectural design experience.

Relevant Experience required: A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in planning, design, and construction of diverse building types (Including residential, commercial, and public assembly venues). Professional experience in master planning of mixed-use developments is preferred. In depth working knowledge of New York State and New York City building codes preferred. Strong familiarity with the New York City Zoning Resolution is highly preferred. Successful completion of the NYS Code Enforcement Official (CEO) training program administered by the New York State Department of State (DOS) Division of Code Enforcement and Administration preferred.

Knowledge Required: Ability to read, review, and comment on architectural design drawings, construction documents and specifications for public infrastructure, capital improvement and building projects. Broad working knowledge of structural design, construction methods/materials, building systems, specifications, and trade contracts. Familiarity with public bidding laws and public agency review processes. Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUP, Adobe Creative Cloud and ArcGIS are preferred.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.

Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Jane Martinez - HR Recruiter

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 5 Grand Central East

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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