POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Designer • This position will be the senior designer/drafter for the planning department for in house design projects and for test fits on outsourced design projects. • Manage 1 planning room employee assisting for all project construction documents; feasibility studies; any institution-wide planning activities • Responsible for attending client review meetings with the respective planner during the planning process. • Assess site conditions and recommend changes • Set and implement performance standards and reject work that is not up to shop standards; establish procedures and ensure they are being followed • Provide cosmetic recommendations for all projects • Create custom color boards as needed • Create and maintain a reference library • Layout, specify and order furniture for all renovations; monitor and assess all furniture delivery Supervisor of the plan room • Set and implement performance standards and reject work that is not up to shop standards; establish procedures and ensure they are being followed • Establish design and design drawing standards • Establish shop priorities to serve the Institution's priorities • Coach staff: keep staff updated and trained on the technology necessary to perform their dutiesIssue daily work assignments and track progress by worker/task/project • Schedule/monitor employees schedule and authorize overtime as needed • Maintain data entry of all labor/materials and equipment to be charged back to projects • Responsible for getting all drawing sign-offs for approval from clients; project managers; operations and other specialty parties as necessary • Close out tickets in a timely manner; enforce close-out procedures so that the institutional data base and archives are current with renovation work • Maintain files of all Dept of Buildings approved plans • Maintain database drawings of all buildings to account for all renovation work (using FMS software). • Request for all hazardous waste reports for all areas under design Project Manager • Project manage all outside consultants (architects, engineers, etc.) during the design and construction administration phase of major projects including preparing design team RFP’s • Identify all long lead items during the planning process • Coordinate with vendors and trades to ensure design feasibility • Research material purchases • Prepare paperwork for purchase requisitions related to design (ie furniture) or accessories. • Manage internal and external trades on cosmetic projects QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Planning and 5 years related experience in a management/supervisory role Registered Architect highly preferred Fluency in current version of AutoCAD Able to utilize computer systems (i.e. ProCore; Work Order Management Systems & MS Project) Must have experience in training and guiding employees and the ability to counsel employees. Must have institutional experience. Must be able to multi-task, as there will be multiple projects at any given time. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Have knowledge of NYC Code to navigate; interpret code requirements and/or manage code consultants Minimum Salary Range USD $125,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary Range USD $150,000.00/Yr.